Maleic hydrazide tested on ivy: Growth inhibitor applied by foliar sprays maintained ground and fence covers of ivy for an entire summer without pruning

North, C; Ryan, G; Wallace, A

Maleic hydrazide tested on ivy: Growth inhibitor applied by foliar sprays maintained ground and fence covers of ivy for an entire summer without pruning

Authors

C. P. North
G. F. Ryan
A. Wallace

Authors Affiliations

C. P. North is Principal Laboratory Technician in Subtropical Horticulture, University of California, Los Angeles; G. F. Ryan is Assistant Professor of Subtropical Horticulture, University of California, Los Angeles; A. Wallace is Associate Professor of Subtropical Horticulture, University of California, Los Angeles.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 12(6):7-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v012n06p7. June 1958.

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Abstract

Cover plants, such as ivies, honeysuckle, and Star Jasmine, may be controlled readily by maleic hydrazide—MH—applied as a spray to new growth.

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