Aphid resistant alfalfa plants: Inexpensive control of spotted alfalfa aphid can be expected as result of plant breeding program to develop new varieties

Stanford, E

Aphid resistant alfalfa plants: Inexpensive control of spotted alfalfa aphid can be expected as result of plant breeding program to develop new varieties

Author

Ernest H. Stanford

Author Affiliations

Ernest H. Stanford is Associate Professor of Agronomy, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 10(7):3-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v010n07p3. July 1956.

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Abstract

A report of progress in the development of alfalfa resistant to the spotted alfalfa aphid conducted in cooperation with the Entomology Research Branch, Agricultural Research Service, U.S.D.A.

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