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Pneumatic pruning: Orchardists reducing labor costs by using especially designed equipment
Authors
E. F. SerrR. R. Parks
Authors Affiliations
E. F. Serr is Associate Pomologist in the Experement Station, Davis; R. R. Parks is Extension Specialist in Agriperiment Engineering, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 2(11):11-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n11p11. November 1948.
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Abstract
Labor savings in orchard pruning—ranging from 20 to 50% in man-hours—are often possible through use of pneumatic pruning equipment.
Serr E, Parks R. 1948. Pneumatic pruning: Orchardists reducing labor costs by using especially designed equipment. Hilgardia 2(11):11-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n11p11
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