Controlling cytospora canker in president plum orchards of California
Authors
J. E. De VayM. Gerdts
H. English
F. L. Lukezic
Authors Affiliations
J. E. DeVay is Plant Pathologists, Department of Plant Pathology, U.C. Davis; M. Gerdts is Extension Pomologist, Sun Joaquin Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier; H. English is Plant Pathologists, Department of Plant Pathology, U.C. Davis; F. L. Lukezic is Plant Pathologist, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa.Publication Information
Hilgardia 28(12):12-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v028n12p12. December 1974.
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Abstract
A modified system of pruning President plum trees has reduced losses caused by a dieback disease, increased plum yields, and extended the life and productivity of the trees.
Vay J, Gerdts M, English H, Lukezic F. 1974. Controlling cytospora canker in president plum orchards of California. Hilgardia 28(12):12-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v028n12p12
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