Chemical weed control equipment: Pumps, power, tanks, booms, and nozzles must fit crop requirements for best results
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Norman B. AkessonAuthor Affiliations
Norman B. Akesson is Instructor in Agricultural Engineering and Junior Agricultural Engineer in the Experiment Station, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 2(7):7-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n07p7. July 1948.
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Abstract
Chemical weed control is becoming common practice in California and many different types of equipment are on the market.
Akesson N. 1948. Chemical weed control equipment: Pumps, power, tanks, booms, and nozzles must fit crop requirements for best results. Hilgardia 2(7):7-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n07p7
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