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Biological control quarantine: Albany unit handles importation of insects to be tested against agricultural pests of central, northern California
Author
R. L. DouttAuthor Affiliations
R. L. Doutt is Assistant Professor of Bioliogiecal Control, University of California College of Agriculture.Publication Information
Hilgardia 5(9):3-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v005n09p3. September 1951.
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Abstract
A quarantine unit to handle the safe importation of beneficial insects was completed at Albany in May 1951.
Doutt R. 1951. Biological control quarantine: Albany unit handles importation of insects to be tested against agricultural pests of central, northern California. Hilgardia 5(9):3-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v005n09p3
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