Injections for citrus trees: Phosphorus and potassium given lemon trees by injections in experimental study of nutrient deficiencies

Aldrich, D; Haas, A

Injections for citrus trees: Phosphorus and potassium given lemon trees by injections in experimental study of nutrient deficiencies

Authors

D. G. Aldrich
A. R. C. Haas

Authors Affiliations

D.G. Aldrich, Jr., is Assistant Chemist in the Experiment Station at Riverside; A.R.C. Haas is Plant Physiologist in the Experiment Station at Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 4(2):7-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n02p7. February 1950.

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Abstract

The injection method of supplying nutrient elements to trees was chosen at the outset of a study as to whether citrus trees would respond to potassium applications.

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