Modern methods of disease control in florist and nursery crops

Baker, K; Smith, S

Modern methods of disease control in florist and nursery crops

Authors

Kenneth F. Baker
Samuel H. Smith

Authors Affiliations

Kenneth F. Baker is Professor and Plant Pathologist, University of California, Berkeley; Samuel H. Smith is Assistant Professor and Assistant Plant Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 21(8):10-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v021n08p10. August 1967.

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Abstract

A commercial soil sterilization unit for either bin or potting bench, with centrifugal blower for diluting the steam. The mixture is injected into the plenum chamber, under the soil being treated.

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