California Agriculture, March 1978

Volume 32, Number 3

peer-reviewed research articles

Revegetation of disturbed sites in the Mojave Desert with native shrubs
by Walter L. Graves , Burgess L. Kay , William A. Williams
pp4-5, doi#10.3733/ca.v032n03p4
Abstract
Tests of combinations of established aids for five native Mojave Desert shrub species show that some can be established successfully without irrigation.
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Delaying almond bloom with ethephon
by L. Todd Browne , George Leavitt , Marvin Gerdts
pp6-7, doi#10.3733/ca.v032n03p6
Abstract
Early-blooming pollinator almond varieties treated with ethephon in November bloomed 2 to 6 days later the following spring, resulting in improved bloom overlap the next spring with later blooming varieties.
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Cost efficiencies of large-scale integrated dairy production and waste management systems
by Scott C. Matulich , Hoy F. Carman , Harold O. Carter
pp8-10, doi#10.3733/ca.v032n03p8
Abstract
Waste-management practices in Chino Basin dairies have sometimes been inconsistent with stringent environmental quality regulations. The impact of waste management on costs is examined by calculating costs for least-cost dairies excluding waste management.
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Controlling squash powdery mildew
by Albert O. Paulus , Robert A. Brendler , Jerry Nelson
pp11, doi#10.3733/ca.v032n03p11
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Better materials for control of new tolerant strains of powdery mildew are in the offing.New materials tested for control of tolerant strains of powdery mildew cucurbit fungus showed excellent promise.
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A new entomogenous nematode for pest management systems
by James E. Milstead , George O. Poinar
pp12, doi#10.3733/ca.v032n03p12
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Results of tests on populations of a newly discovered nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar, show its potential as a biological control agent.
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Evaluation of crown planting and direct seeding of asparagus after 15 years
by Brian L. Benson , G. C. Hanna , Frank H. Takatori
pp13, doi#10.3733/ca.v032n03p13
Abstract
No differences in spear yield and quality were found between directseeded and crown-planted asparagus after 6 years. The number of viable crowns appears t o be more important than crown area in relation to spear yield.
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Response of corn to fertilizer, plant population, and planting date
by Renuka D. Arjal , John D. Prato , Maurice L. Peterson
pp14-15, doi#10.3733/ca.v032n03p14
Abstract
Previous studies considered fertilizer rates, planting dates, and number of plants per acre singly. An experiment at the Davis campus considered all three factors simultaneously.
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editorial, news, letters & science briefs

EDITORIAL: Resources could change California's agricultural future
by J. B. Kendrick
pp2, doi#10.3733/ca.v032n03p2
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General Information

Research in progress
Editors
pp16, doi#10.3733/ca.v032n03p16
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