Nutritional needs of fruit trees indicated by leaf analysis

Lilleland, O; Uriu, K

Nutritional needs of fruit trees indicated by leaf analysis

Authors

Omund Lilleland
K. Uriu

Authors Affiliations

Omund Lilleland is Pomologist, University of California, Davis; K. Uriu is Assistant Pomologist, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 14(11):12-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v014n11p12. November 1960.

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Abstract

Deficiencies and excesses of essential elements occur in various California orchards. A major research project is aimed at detecting those faults and restoring the fruit trees to healthy and profitable condition.

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