All Issues

April 1978
Volume 32, Number 4

Peer-reviewed research and review articles

Rehabilitation of eastern Sierra Nevada roadsides

by P. Dean Smith, Jack Edell, Frank Jurak, James Young

Abstract

In two of three trial locations, container-grown native shrubs were successfully transplanted onto barren sites. Direct seeding would reduce costs.

Mycorrhizal fungi increase growth and reduce transplant injury in avocado

by John A. Menge, R. Michael Davis, Edward L.V. Johnson, George A. Zentmyer

Abstract

Avocados inoculated with beneficial mycorrhizal fungi have up to a 250 percent greater growth rate than non-mllcorrhizal avocados in sterilized soil Mycorrhizal avocados resist transplant shock because of better water absorption.

Testing ethephon-treated table grapes for berry firmness

by William L. Peacock, Fred L. Jensen, JoAnne Else

Abstract

Ethephon hastens color development and permits earlier harvest of table grapes, but it also reduces berry firmness. Eleven panelists compared untreated and variously treated grapes to detect textural changes.

Avian sciences research update

by F. H. Kratzer

Avian sciences research update: Reproduction

by F. X. Ogasawara

Avian sciences research update: Turkey cage management

by Allen Woodard

Avian sciences research update: Controlled feeding of leghorn layers

by Milo Swanson

Avian sciences research update: Poultry processing

by D. W. Peterson

Avian sciences research update: Controlled lighting

by W. O. Wilson

Avian sciences research update: Layer recycling improves egg producers' income

by Donald Bell

Avian sciences research update: A new cage shape improves egg production

by Don Bell

Avian sciences research update: Avian respiration

by R. E. Burger

Avian sciences research update: Biogas production from poultry manure

by Pran Vohra

Research with inbred lines of chickens

by Hans Abplanalp

Avian sciences research update: Aflatoxins

by Pran Vohra

Avian sciences research update: Crowding sometimes pays

by Editors

Avian sciences research update: Scoliosis

by U. K. Abbott

Avian sciences research update: Muscular dystrophy

by B. W. Wilson

Avian sciences research update: Newcastle disease research

by R. A. Bankowski

Avian sciences research update: Alternative feedstuffs

by F. H. Krtazer, Pran Vohra

Avian sciences research update: Raptor research

by W. W. Weathers

Avian sciences research update: Effects of oil on birds

by Editors

Avian sciences research update: Research in game bird production

by Allen Woodard

Forage yields from ryegrass and ryegrass-cereal grain mixtures

by George F. Worker

Abstract

During two years of study no increase in pasture production could be obtained by adding barley to ryegrass. Instead, ryegrass yield was depressed the remainder of the growing season. Overall, ryegrass planted alone equalled or was better than the mixtures.

Stem pitting disease of cherries and other stone fruits

by Srecko M. Mircetich, William J. Moller, George Nyland

Abstract

Decline in cherry and other stone fruit orchards has been shown to be associated with a soil-borne virus disease known as Prunus stem pitting. Control is by careful selection and use of propagation material from healthy trees and planting in non-infested soil.

Mites in almonds and stone fruits

by Richard E. Rice, Richard A. Jones

Abstract

Studies conducted in the San Joaquin Valley produced data on the effects of predators, cultural practices, various cultivars, and types of treatment on numerous mite populations.

Water consumptive use for wheat and barley in the San Joaquin Valley

by Jerry St. Andre, Hidemi Yamada, Charles McNiesh

Abstract

Peak water consumptive use for wheat and barley occurs in May, coinciding with the start of the crop-maturation process, at which time moisture stress must be avoided.

News and opinion

Farm labor: More questions than answers

by J. B. Kendrick

General Information

Research in progress

by Editors

Peer-reviewed research and review articles

Rehabilitation of eastern Sierra Nevada roadsides

by P. Dean Smith, Jack Edell, Frank Jurak, James Young

Abstract

In two of three trial locations, container-grown native shrubs were successfully transplanted onto barren sites. Direct seeding would reduce costs.

Mycorrhizal fungi increase growth and reduce transplant injury in avocado

by John A. Menge, R. Michael Davis, Edward L.V. Johnson, George A. Zentmyer

Abstract

Testing ethephon-treated table grapes for berry firmness

by William L. Peacock, Fred L. Jensen, JoAnne Else

Abstract

Forage yields from ryegrass and ryegrass-cereal grain mixtures

by George F. Worker

Abstract

Stem pitting disease of cherries and other stone fruits

by Srecko M. Mircetich, William J. Moller, George Nyland

Abstract

Mites in almonds and stone fruits

by Richard E. Rice, Richard A. Jones

Abstract

Studies conducted in the San Joaquin Valley produced data on the effects of predators, cultural practices, various cultivars, and types of treatment on numerous mite populations.

Water consumptive use for wheat and barley in the San Joaquin Valley

by Jerry St. Andre, Hidemi Yamada, Charles McNiesh

Abstract

Peak water consumptive use for wheat and barley occurs in May, coinciding with the start of the crop-maturation process, at which time moisture stress must be avoided.