Seedlings on old citrus soils: Effect of water, acid, alkali, and alcohol leaching of old citrus soils on growth of citrus seedlings

Martin, J

Seedlings on old citrus soils: Effect of water, acid, alkali, and alcohol leaching of old citrus soils on growth of citrus seedlings

Author

James P. Martin

Author Affiliations

James P. Martin, Assistant Chemist, University of California College of Agriculture, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 4(12):3-11. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n12p3. December 1950.

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Abstract

Orange, lemon, and grapefruit trees in most southern California citrus-producing areas do not grow so well when planted in soil previously cropped to citrus as when planted in a soil for the first time.

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