California Agriculture, October 1949

Volume 3, Number 10
Disease-causing fungi and host plants

research articles

Isotopes in veterinary medicine: Progress in basic atomic energy research suggests similar advances in veterinary medicine
by Logan M. Julian
pp3-11, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p3
Abstract
Not available – first paragraph follows: The benefits of atomic energy will be measured—in part—by the evidence of solutions to those scientific problems which can be solved only by the utilization of isotope techniques.
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Pathogenic fungi: Disease-causing parasitical plants may overcome resistance of host plant developed by genetic means
by H. N. Hansen
pp4-12, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p4
Abstract
This is the seventh article in a series of brief progress reports on the application oj the science of genetics to commercial agriculture.
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Swine brucellosis: Coöperative investigation by state and university indicates feasibility of eradication program
by H. S. Cameron
pp5, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p5
Abstract
Not available – first paragraph follows: Swine brucellosis could be eradicated from California which is not a large swine-breeding state. It is relatively isolated and imports very few breeding stock.
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Irrigated pasture usage: Study records show dairymen can improve profits through better use of pasture
by A. Shultis , M. D. Miller
pp6-15, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p6
Abstract
Not available – first paragraph follows: Maximum use of pasture as a basic feed for the dairy herd reduces feed costs and increases profit.
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Prepackaged products: Maintenance of high quality important factor in marketng fresh fruits and vegetables
by L. L. Claypool
pp7-16, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p7
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Not available – first paragraph follows: Successful prepackaging of fresh fruits and vegetables involves many factors which contribute to the success attained.
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Investigations on variati: Possibilities for the development of a hybrid carrot with root size uniformity under study
by J. E. Welch , E. L. Grimball
pp8-12, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p8
Abstract
Not available – first paragraph follows: Male sterility has been reported in several crop plants including tomato, flax, corn, onion, sorghum, barley, and sugar beet.
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On of carrot root sizes: Studies made of spacing and seed germination to determine possible cause of size variation
by Louis K. Mann , J. H. MacGillivray
pp9-13, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p9
Abstract
Not available – first paragraph follows: Cullage of carrots grown for bunching causes considerable loss of yield because the roots are so highly variable in size.
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Yield of broccoli strains: Investigations on the influence of summer planting dates on yield of four strains of broccoli
by J. E. Knott , G. C. Hanna
pp10-12, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p10
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Not available – first paragraph follows: Broccoli quality is best if the flower-bud clusters reach market maturity in cool weather, although the early growth may take place at high temperatures.
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Swine values: Body types and carcasses studied for development of a better hog
by Peter C. Gaines
pp11, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p11
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Not available – first paragraph follows: The carcass value of a fat hog is not always indicated by the dressing percentage, nor by the body type.
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Nitrogen for orange trees: Experiments on the use of urea applied to the foliage as a source of nitrogen now under study
by Winston W. Jones , E. R. Parker
pp13, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p13
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Not available – first paragraph follows: Urea sprays designed to supply nitrogen to the foliage of orange trees are being tested at the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside.
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Crooked toes: Poultry defect may be hereditary nutritional or managemental in type
by A. F. Hicks
pp14-15, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p14
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Not available – first paragraph follows: In past years crooked toes in chickens have been considered to be of two types, one due to a nutritional deficiency and another caused by faulty management. A third type which has not been described until recently is hereditary in nature and as such, is of considerable interest to breeders and hatcherymen.
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General Information

Poultry marketing and pricing: In the Los Angeles area affected by absence of central market and lack of definitions of classes and grades
by Kenneth D. Naden
pp2, doi#10.3733/ca.v003n10p2
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