New variety of canning tomato: Recommended for trial where wilt is serious
Authors
J. W. LesleyJohn T. Middleton
Authors Affiliations
J. W. Lesley is Associate Geneticist in the Experiment Station, Riverside; John T. Middleton is Assistant Plant Pathologist in the Experiment Station, Riverside.Publication Information
Hilgardia 2(3):15-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n03p15. March 1948.
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Abstract
Tomatoes grown in california are likely to become affected with either Fusarium wilt, caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. lycopersici, or Verticillium wilt, caufeed by Verticillium albo-atrum.
Lesley J, Middleton J. 1948. New variety of canning tomato: Recommended for trial where wilt is serious. Hilgardia 2(3):15-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n03p15
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