Streptomycin control of pear fireblight in California in —1968 and 1969 field tests

Bailey, J; Morehead, G

Streptomycin control of pear fireblight in California in —1968 and 1969 field tests

Authors

J. Blair Bailey
Gordon W. Morehead

Authors Affiliations

J. Blair Bailey is Pesticide Safety Specialist and Entomologist, University of California Agricultural Extension Service, Berkeley and Statewide; Gordon W. Morehead is Farm Advisor, Sacramento County.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 24(9):14-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v024n09p14. September 1970.

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Abstract

STREPTOMYCIN was registered for use in controlling fireblight of pome fruit on the West Coast prior to 1968, however, application was restricted to no later than 90 days before harvest; and cancellation of this use had been under consideration because of insufficient residue data.

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