Lime-induced chlorosis: Chelating agents a possible means of control in citrus, avocado, and other subtropicals

Wallace, A; North, C

Lime-induced chlorosis: Chelating agents a possible means of control in citrus, avocado, and other subtropicals

Authors

A. Wallace
C. P. North

Authors Affiliations

A. Wallace is Assistant Professor of Ssbtropical Horticulture, University of California, Los Angeles; C. P. North is Senior Laboratory Technician, Subtropical Horticulture, Los Angeles.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 7(8):10-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n08p10. August 1953.

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Abstract

Lime-induced iron chlorosis in citrus and avocado trees may be controlled by chelating agents, such as EDTA—ethylene-diaminetetraacetic acid.

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