Nursery seedlings: Improved methods of production possible with control of damping-off disease

Baker, K

Nursery seedlings: Improved methods of production possible with control of damping-off disease

Author

Kenneth F. Baker

Author Affiliations

Kenneth F. Baker is Professor of Plant Pathology and Plant Pathologist in the Experiment Station, Los Angeles.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 2(10):10-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n10p10a. October 1948.

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Abstract

New mechanized production techniques are being developed and adopted in the growing of seedlings because the damping-off disease now can be practically eliminated in commercial nurseries.

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