Abstracts of new publications

Klotz, L; Fawcett, H

Abstracts of new publications

Authors

L. J. Klotz
H. S. Fawcett

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(3):4-4. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n03p4c. February 1947.

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Abstract

The purpose of this book is to supply citrus growers, horticulturists, packing-house workers, inspectors, investigators, and sellers of citrus fruits with a ready means of identifying and combatting citrus diseases, Nearly all parasitic and nonparasitic maladies are depicted and described. The text discusses distribution and importance of the diseases and places emphasis upon recognition of disease symptoms and the best methods known at the present time for then-control.

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