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Chemical weed control equipment: Pumps, power, tanks, booms, and nozzles must fit crop requirements for best results
Author
Norman B. AkessonAuthor Affiliations
Norman B. Akesson is Instructor in Agricultural Engineering and Junior Agricultural Engineer in the Experiment Station, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 2(7):7-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n07p7. July 1948.
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Abstract
Chemical weed control is becoming common practice in California and many different types of equipment are on the market.
Akesson N. 1948. Chemical weed control equipment: Pumps, power, tanks, booms, and nozzles must fit crop requirements for best results. Hilgardia 2(7):7-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n07p7
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