Weeds are costly: Represent about half of the total cultivation expenses of crop

Hutchison, C

Weeds are costly: Represent about half of the total cultivation expenses of crop

Author

C. B. Hutchison

Author Affiliations

C. B. Hutchison is Vice-President of the University, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station, and Professor of Agriculture.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 2(3):8-8. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n03p8. March 1948.

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Abstract

Extract from an address before the Tenth Annual Weed Control Conference, in Sacramento, February 2,1948.

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