California Agriculture, March 1960

Volume 14, Number 3
MechanicaI gopher-bait applicator for pastures and open fields

research articles

Comparative study made of lugs and bins for fruit handling between orchard and packing plant
by John F. Stollsteimer
pp3-15, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p3
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Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows: Use of bulk containers to move fruit from the orchard to packing, or processing, plants is increasing in California.
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Bulk bin cooling of oranges in storage rooms
by Bill C. Bilbo
pp5, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p5
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Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows: Four variations in design, of bulk bins were compared in test runs in three cold storage rooms with different cooling capacities. A comparison with field boxes on pallets was made in one of the rooms.
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Transfer of radioactive fallout debris from soils to humans investigated
by E. M. Romney , H. Nishita , A. Wallace
pp6-14, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p6
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Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows: Contamination of agricultural soils and crops by radioactive by-products of nuclear fission is under continuing study.
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Mechanical gopher-bait applicator for pastures and open fields
by R. A. Kepner , W. E. Howard
pp7-14, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p7
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Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows: Preliminary field trials with a mechanical bait applicator indicate definite possibilities for a new method of controlling pocket gophers.
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Two-spray program controlled Western peach tree borer on apricots in Contra Costa County studies
by Harold F. Madsen , Ross R. Sanborn
pp10-15, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p10
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Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows: Properly timed trunk sprays with Dieldrin, Endrin, and Thiodan gave consistently better results than the standard DDT treatment in studies on the control of the Western peach tree borer—Sanninoidea exitosa graefi (Hy. Edw.)—during the past several seasons.
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Placement of tensiometers as guides to irrigation practices
by L. H. Stolzy , A. W. Marsh , R. E. Puffer , D. C. Baier
pp11-12, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p11
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Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows: The moisture sensing unit—a porous cup—of tensiometers must be reached by the irrigation water if the moisture measuring instruments are to be of practical value as guides to irrigation practices.
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Soil salinity on Tulelake lands
by James N. Luthin , Kenneth Baghott
pp12, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p12
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Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows: Water moves upward from the water table level by capillary action to the soil surface and evaporates, leaving the salts in the soil. However, the water table must be close to the soil surface for long periods of time for the upward movement and evaporation of the water to take place. Poor soil drainage and inadequate control of irrigation water contribute to the salinity problem.
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Simple and accurate device for sprinkler irrigation flow measurements
by A. William Fry , John R. Davis
pp13, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p13a
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Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows: An easily made device—a square-edged orifice—for measuring the rate of water flow in sprinkler irrigation pipe was the most accurate of several such devices evaluated at Davis.
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Pressure panel for soil moisture removal measurements
by Eugene R. Perrier , James M. Davidson , William R. Johnston
pp13-16, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p13b
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Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows: Soil moisture desorption information can be measured accurately in the laboratory with a relatively simple research tool—porous membrane apparatus—and used to determine the energy status of water in the soil.
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editorial, news, letters & science briefs

New theory in adhesives for wood
by J. E. Marian
pp8, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p8a
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Search for chemicals to kill fungi in soil without injury to crop plants
by J. B. Kendrick
pp8, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p8b
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New process produces flor-type sherry in less than six weeks
by C. S. Ough , M. A. Amerine
pp8, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p8c
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Effect of lenath of dhotoperiod on grapefruit seedlings
by Harry C. Kohl
pp8, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p8d
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Nematodes in vineyards
by D. J. Raski
pp8, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p8e
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Parasites of the walnut husk fly found on black walnut trees
by S. E. Flanders
pp8, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p8f
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Pen space for market swine raised in confinement
by Hubert Heitman
pp8, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p8g
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Size factors in wood testing
by A. P. Schniewind
pp8, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p8h
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Problem of reinfestation by apple aphid subject of three-phase study
by Harold F. Madsen
pp8, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p8i
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Soil drainage in artesian water pressure areas
by James N. Luthin
pp9, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p9a
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Stressing factor of histamine in poultry
by H. E. Adler , M. Shifrine
pp9, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p9b
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Survey on consumer preference in fruits and vegetables
by Marilyn Dunsing
pp9, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p9c
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Function of manganese in nutrition
by Lucille S. Hurley , Gladys J. Everson
pp9, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p9d
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Radio frequency energy for freeze-drying of foods
by C. O. Chichester
pp9, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p9e
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General Information

Fruit and vegetable canning industry market structure changing as result of supply pressure and increased competition
by Sidney Hoos, Beatrice M. Bain
pp2-15, doi#10.3733/ca.v014n03p2
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