Summer squash harvest time: Growth rates and chemical composition of fruits of four varieties studied to determine optimum harvest time

Lorenz, O

Summer squash harvest time: Growth rates and chemical composition of fruits of four varieties studied to determine optimum harvest time

Author

O. A. Lorenz

Author Affiliations

O. A, Lorenz is Associate Professor of Truck Crops, University of California College of Agriculture, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 5(1):6-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v005n01p6. January 1951.

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Abstract

Growth rate and chemical composition studies of summer squash should help growers to determine the frequency of harvest, and nutritionists to learn more about the relationship of maturity to quality and food value.

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