Growth regulators: Effect of 2,4-D investigated in studies on Washington navels

Stewart, W; Klotz, L; Hield, H

Growth regulators: Effect of 2,4-D investigated in studies on Washington navels

Authors

W. S. Stewart
L. J. Klotz
H. Z. Hield

Authors Affiliations

W. S. Stewart was Associate Plant Physiologist when these experiments were conducted; L. J. Klotz is Professor of Plant Pathology, University of California College of Agriculture, Riverside; H. Z. Hield is Laboratory Technician, University of California College of Agriculture, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 5(8):4-4. DOI:10.3733/ca.v005n08p4. August 1951.

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Abstract

Satisfactory control of naval orange fruit drop is achieved by California citrus growers who have applied 2,4-D as a plant growth regulator on commercial acreage since 1947.

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