Nematocides for use on alfalfa
Authors
R. N. EideE. J. Gregory
Authors Affiliations
Richard N. Eide is Farm Advisors, University of California, Agricultural Extension Service, Fresno County; E. J. Gregory is Farm Advisors, University of California, Agricultural Extension Service, Fresno County.Publication Information
Hilgardia 17(3):15-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v017n03p15. March 1963.
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Abstract
DD fumigation for nematode control in “marginal” light sandy soils increased alfalfa hay yields by 3.25 tons per acre in Fresno County tests—and was considered profitable (on proven nematode infested soils) when hay prices average $20 or more per ton.
Eide R, Gregory E. 1963. Nematocides for use on alfalfa. Hilgardia 17(3):15-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v017n03p15
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