Leaf symptoms of toxic biuret: Citrus and avocado leaf patterns indicating biuret toxicity different in variety and by concentration

Haas, A; Brusca, J

Leaf symptoms of toxic biuret: Citrus and avocado leaf patterns indicating biuret toxicity different in variety and by concentration

Authors

A. R. C. Haas
Joseph N. Brusca

Publication Information

Hilgardia 8(11):8-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n11p8. November 1954.

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Abstract

Nitrogen, in the form of biuret, has a toxic action on citrus–when present in sufficient concentration–as demonstrated in tests with rooted Prior Lisbon lemon cuttings in sand cultures.

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