Nursery seedlings: Improved methods of production possible with control of damping-off disease
Author
Kenneth F. BakerAuthor Affiliations
Kenneth F. Baker is Professor of Plant Pathology and Plant Pathologist in the Experiment Station, Los Angeles.Publication Information
Hilgardia 2(10):10-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n10p10a. October 1948.
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Abstract
New mechanized production techniques are being developed and adopted in the growing of seedlings because the damping-off disease now can be practically eliminated in commercial nurseries.
Baker K. 1948. Nursery seedlings: Improved methods of production possible with control of damping-off disease. Hilgardia 2(10):10-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n10p10a
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