All Issues

November-December 1981
Volume 35, Number 11

Peer-reviewed research and review articles

by Frank V. Sances, Nick C. Toscano, Marshall W. Johnson, Larry F. LaPré

Abstract

Insecticides tested on lettuce as weekly or twice- weekly preventive treatments reduced yields by affecting plant physiology.

Toxic plants as possible human teratogens

by Wendell W. Kilgore, Donald G. Crosby, Arthur L. Craigmill, Norman K. Poppen

Abstract

Circumstantial evidence points to lupine toxin in goat's milk as cause of human birth defects.

Agricultural water conservation in simplified perspective

by David C. Davenport, Robert M. Hagan

Abstract

If California is to conserve water, it must curtail irrecoverable losses to the air and to saline sinks.

Removing leaf litter doesn't protect oranges from frost

by Richard L. Snyder, John E. Pehrson, Jerry L. Hatfield

Abstract

Raking litter from beneath the trees has little influenceon air temperature and is not recommended for frost protection.

Comparison of high-energy crops for alcohol production

by F. Jack Hills, Stanley S. Johnson, Shu Geng, Akbar Abshahi, Gary R. Peterson

Abstract

Corn showed up best in this trial, but sugarbeet could compete if growing costs were reduced.

Computer pre-order food co-ops offer savings in return for time and labor

by William Hohn, Jean Eastman, Robert Sommer

Abstract

Buying clubs use outside computer services to order food and merchandise from wholesalers.

Applications of remote sensing to California rice production and marketing

by Garrett D. Maier

Abstract

Climatic conditions and different cultural practices make it difficult to assess foreign rice acreage by remote sensing.

News and opinion

Setting research priorities

by L. N. Lewis

Peer-reviewed research and review articles

Pesticides may reduce lettuce yield

by Frank V. Sances, Nick C. Toscano, Marshall W. Johnson, Larry F. LaPré

Abstract

Insecticides tested on lettuce as weekly or twice- weekly preventive treatments reduced yields by affecting plant physiology.

Toxic plants as possible human teratogens

by Wendell W. Kilgore, Donald G. Crosby, Arthur L. Craigmill, Norman K. Poppen

Abstract

Circumstantial evidence points to lupine toxin in goat's milk as cause of human birth defects.

Agricultural water conservation in simplified perspective

by David C. Davenport, Robert M. Hagan

Abstract

If California is to conserve water, it must curtail irrecoverable losses to the air and to saline sinks.

Removing leaf litter doesn't protect oranges from frost

by Richard L. Snyder, John E. Pehrson, Jerry L. Hatfield

Abstract

Raking litter from beneath the trees has little influenceon air temperature and is not recommended for frost protection.

Comparison of high-energy crops for alcohol production

by F. Jack Hills, Stanley S. Johnson, Shu Geng, Akbar Abshahi, Gary R. Peterson

Abstract

Corn showed up best in this trial, but sugarbeet could compete if growing costs were reduced.

Computer pre-order food co-ops offer savings in return for time and labor

by William Hohn, Jean Eastman, Robert Sommer

Abstract

Buying clubs use outside computer services to order food and merchandise from wholesalers.

Applications of remote sensing to California rice production and marketing

by Garrett D. Maier

Abstract

Climatic conditions and different cultural practices make it difficult to assess foreign rice acreage by remote sensing.