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Castor beans: Studied for potential values as oil crop for California production
Author
P. F. KnowlesAuthor Affiliations
P. F. Knowles is Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Assistant Agronomist in the Experiment Station, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 3(3):13-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n03p13. March 1949.
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Abstract
Approximately 300 million pounds of castor beans were imported during each of the past eight years.
Knowles P. 1949. Castor beans: Studied for potential values as oil crop for California production. Hilgardia 3(3):13-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n03p13
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