Seek answers to nitrogen needs of orchards in state

Proebsting, E

Seek answers to nitrogen needs of orchards in state

Author

E. L. Proebsting

Author Affiliations

E. L. Proebsting, is Professor of Pomology and Pomologist in the Experiment Station, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(3):1-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n03p1b. February 1947.

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Abstract

A high percentage of the peach orchards in California need nitrogen; a low percentage of the pears and prunes need it, and the other fruits and nuts fall in intermediate positions.

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