Citrus pest control: Studies made of results from the addition of 2,4-D to oil sprays

Stewart, W; Riehl, L

Citrus pest control: Studies made of results from the addition of 2,4-D to oil sprays

Authors

W. S. Stewart
L. A. Riehl

Authors Affiliations

W. S. Stewart is Associate Plant Physiologist in the Experiment Station, Riverside; L. A. Riehl is Assistant Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 2(9):3-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n09p3. September 1948.

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Abstract

Adding 2,4-D to oil sprays has reduced fruit-drop, mature leaf-drop, fruit-stem die-back and black-button formation during citrus fruit storage.

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