Almond variety evaluation
Authors
Dale E. KesterWarren C. Micke
Donald Rough
Dale Morrison
Robert Curtis
Authors Affiliations
Dale E. Kester is Professor, Department of Pomology, University of California, Davis; Warren C. Micke is Pomologist, Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis; Donald Rough is Farm Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, San Joaquin County; Dale Morrison is Director of Research, Almond Board of California, Sacramento; Robert Curtis is Associate Director of Research, Almond Board of California, Sacramento.Publication Information
Hilgardia 34(10):4-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v034n10p4. October 1980.
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Abstract
An index devised by University and almond industry experts shows the strong and weak points of eleven major varieties. Forty field andmarketing characteristics are rated.
Kester D, Micke W, Rough D, Morrison D, Curtis R. 1980. Almond variety evaluation. Hilgardia 34(10):4-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v034n10p4
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