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Downy mildew in spinach: Eventual control of damaging disease may be indicated by studies of Iranian spinach
Author
Paul G. SmithAuthor Affiliations
Paul G. Smith is Assistant Professor of Truck Crops and Assistant Olericulturist in the Experiment Station, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 3(8):13-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n08p13. August 1949.
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Abstract
Downy mildew—Peronospora spinaciae—is the most important disease of spinach—Spinacia oleracea—in California, where it frequently causes major damage to the crop.
Smith P. 1949. Downy mildew in spinach: Eventual control of damaging disease may be indicated by studies of Iranian spinach. Hilgardia 3(8):13-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n08p13
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