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Citrus fruit size studies: Experimental test of 2,4-D sprays to increase orange and grapefruit fruit size
Authors
Wm. S. StewartH. S. Hield
Authors Affiliations
Wm. S. Stewart is Associate Plant Physiologist in the Experiment Station, Riverside; H. S. Hield is Senior Laboratory Technician in the Experiment Station, Riverside.Publication Information
Hilgardia 3(8):10-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n08p10. August 1949.
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Abstract
Further tests with 2,4-D sprays are necessary before any recommendations for their commercial use to increase fruit size are justified.
Stewart W, Hield H. 1949. Citrus fruit size studies: Experimental test of 2,4-D sprays to increase orange and grapefruit fruit size. Hilgardia 3(8):10-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n08p10
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