Relationships of agricultural burning and air pollution studied in preliminary experiments

Mcelroy, J

Relationships of agricultural burning and air pollution studied in preliminary experiments

Author

John J. Mcelroy

Author Affiliations

John J. McElroy, Special Projects, Agricultural Extension, University of California, Berkeley, was Chairman of the Coordinating Committee of the studies reported.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 14(9):3-4. DOI:10.3733/ca.v014n09p3. September 1960.

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Abstract

Air pollution—smog—causes California farmers, principally growers of flowers and vegetables, a total annual loss of approximately eight million dollars in returns from crops rendered unsalable by smog.

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