Brassica-root nematode here: Pest formerly unknown in the United States found to be established in fields in Half Moon Bay area
Authors
D. J. RaskiR. H. Sciaroni
Authors Affiliations
D. J. Raski is Lecturer in Entomology, University of California, Davis; R. H. Sciaroni is Farm Advisor, San Mateo County, University of California.Publication Information
Hilgardia 8(1):13-13. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n01p13. January 1954.
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Abstract
The Brassica-root nematode–Heterodera cruciferae Franklin, 1945– formerly believed to be in England and Wales only, is in San Mateo County.
Raski D, Sciaroni R. 1954. Brassica-root nematode here: Pest formerly unknown in the United States found to be established in fields in Half Moon Bay area. Hilgardia 8(1):13-13. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n01p13
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