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Increasing olive fruit sizes: Thinning important in lifting fruit from substandard grade into canning quality
Authors
H. T. HartmannKarl W. Opitz
Authors Affiliations
H. T. Hartmann is Assistant Professor of Pomology in the Experiment Station, Davis; Karl W. Opitz is Farm Advisor, Tulare County.Publication Information
Hilgardia 4(4):4-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n04p4. April 1950.
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Abstract
Olives of canning fruit size are of particular interest to California olive growers due to the probable 50% cut in the tariff on olive oil.
Hartmann H, Opitz K. 1950. Increasing olive fruit sizes: Thinning important in lifting fruit from substandard grade into canning quality. Hilgardia 4(4):4-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n04p4
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