Effect of pesticides in soils: Results of insecticide absorption by the soil is subject of field and greenhouse studies

Lindgren, D; Anderson, L; Frost, M

Effect of pesticides in soils: Results of insecticide absorption by the soil is subject of field and greenhouse studies

Authors

D. L. Lindgren
L. D. Anderson
M. H. Frost

Authors Affiliations

D. L. Lindgren is Entomologist, University of California, Riverside; L. D. Anderson is Entomology, University of California. Riverside; M. H. Frost, Jr., is Principal Laboratory Technician, University of California, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 8(4):13-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n04p13. April 1954.

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Abstract

A potato flavor evaluation test was one phase of a coordinated investigation of the effects insecticides–absorbed by the soil–might have on plants, crops, and soils.

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