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Alfalfa seed saved by harvester adjustments
August 1950
Volume 4, Number 8
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Plant diseases: Restrictive effect of California climate on vegetables, grains, and flowers
by Kenneth F. Baker, William C. Snyder
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The semi-arid California climate is an effective ally in eliminating or restricting many crop diseases.
The semi-arid California climate is an effective ally in eliminating or restricting many crop diseases.
Southern California walnut pests: Control program based on latest insecticides tests outlined for orchards in southern part of state
by J. C. Ortega
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Control studies of walnut pests in southern California groves included practically all of the promising new insecticides.
Control studies of walnut pests in southern California groves included practically all of the promising new insecticides.
Orangeworms on avocados: Orange tortrix feeds on bark, flowers, and buds or on shoots of immature trees
by Roy J. Pence, Walter Ebeling
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The orange tortrix and Holcocera, two small moths attacking oranges in southern California, were discovered to be avocado pests in 1949.
The orange tortrix and Holcocera, two small moths attacking oranges in southern California, were discovered to be avocado pests in 1949.
Nematodes on citrus: Soil fumigation and resistant citrus varieties promising as controls
by R. C. Baines
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Nematodes injurious to citrus roots are being investigated at Riverside to find efficient means of control.
Nematodes injurious to citrus roots are being investigated at Riverside to find efficient means of control.
Alfalfa seed harvesting: Field studies of harvesting equipment and methods suggest means of improving seed germination
by L. G. Jones, R. A. Kepner, Roy Bainer, J. P. Fairbank
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Between one and two million pounds of viable alfalfa seed might be saved annually in California by proper adjustment and operation of presently used alfalfa harvesting equipment.
Between one and two million pounds of viable alfalfa seed might be saved annually in California by proper adjustment and operation of presently used alfalfa harvesting equipment.
Ant control program: Modern insecticides correctly applied achieve indoor and outdoor control
by A. E. Michelbacher
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In ant control, the new insecticides—as important as they are—have not displaced the necessity for knowing the ant, its nesting site and habits.
In ant control, the new insecticides—as important as they are—have not displaced the necessity for knowing the ant, its nesting site and habits.
Family avocado orchards: Size depends upon yield, costs of production, returns, and family income needed
by Harold E. Wahlberg
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About 18 debt-free acres of avocados in Orange County with average yield will support a family of four if returns are 8¢ or more per pound.
About 18 debt-free acres of avocados in Orange County with average yield will support a family of four if returns are 8¢ or more per pound.
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California Agriculture, Vol. 4, No.8

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Alfalfa seed saved by harvester adjustments
August 1950
Volume 4, Number 8
PDF of Issue | View Abstracts

Research articles

Plant diseases: Restrictive effect of California climate on vegetables, grains, and flowers
by Kenneth F. Baker, William C. Snyder
| Full text HTML  | PDF  
The semi-arid California climate is an effective ally in eliminating or restricting many crop diseases.
The semi-arid California climate is an effective ally in eliminating or restricting many crop diseases.
Southern California walnut pests: Control program based on latest insecticides tests outlined for orchards in southern part of state
by J. C. Ortega
| Full text HTML  | PDF  
Control studies of walnut pests in southern California groves included practically all of the promising new insecticides.
Control studies of walnut pests in southern California groves included practically all of the promising new insecticides.
Orangeworms on avocados: Orange tortrix feeds on bark, flowers, and buds or on shoots of immature trees
by Roy J. Pence, Walter Ebeling
| Full text HTML  | PDF  
The orange tortrix and Holcocera, two small moths attacking oranges in southern California, were discovered to be avocado pests in 1949.
The orange tortrix and Holcocera, two small moths attacking oranges in southern California, were discovered to be avocado pests in 1949.
Nematodes on citrus: Soil fumigation and resistant citrus varieties promising as controls
by R. C. Baines
| Full text HTML  | PDF  
Nematodes injurious to citrus roots are being investigated at Riverside to find efficient means of control.
Nematodes injurious to citrus roots are being investigated at Riverside to find efficient means of control.
Alfalfa seed harvesting: Field studies of harvesting equipment and methods suggest means of improving seed germination
by L. G. Jones, R. A. Kepner, Roy Bainer, J. P. Fairbank
| Full text HTML  | PDF  
Between one and two million pounds of viable alfalfa seed might be saved annually in California by proper adjustment and operation of presently used alfalfa harvesting equipment.
Between one and two million pounds of viable alfalfa seed might be saved annually in California by proper adjustment and operation of presently used alfalfa harvesting equipment.
Ant control program: Modern insecticides correctly applied achieve indoor and outdoor control
by A. E. Michelbacher
| Full text HTML  | PDF  
In ant control, the new insecticides—as important as they are—have not displaced the necessity for knowing the ant, its nesting site and habits.
In ant control, the new insecticides—as important as they are—have not displaced the necessity for knowing the ant, its nesting site and habits.
Family avocado orchards: Size depends upon yield, costs of production, returns, and family income needed
by Harold E. Wahlberg
| Full text HTML  | PDF  
About 18 debt-free acres of avocados in Orange County with average yield will support a family of four if returns are 8¢ or more per pound.
About 18 debt-free acres of avocados in Orange County with average yield will support a family of four if returns are 8¢ or more per pound.

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