Tomato insect survey: Studies indicate direct field seeding increases early season problem

Michelbacher, A; Middlekauff, W; Stevenson, E

Tomato insect survey: Studies indicate direct field seeding increases early season problem

Authors

A. E. Michelbacher
W. W. Middlekauff
E. E. Stevenson

Authors Affiliations

A. E. Michelbacher is Associate Professor of Entomology, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley; W. W. Middlekauff is Assistant Professor of Entomology, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley; E. E. Stevenson is Farm Advisor, Stanislaus County, University of California College of Agriculture.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 4(12):4-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n12p4. December 1950.

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Abstract

The insect situation in tomato plantings during the early season of 1950 was more serious than during the past several years.

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