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research article

Citrus trees in water cultures: Information derived from studies using nutrient solutions as tools of research is of inestimable value to citrus industry

authors

H. D. Chapman, University of California
E. F. Wallihan, University of California
D. S. Rayner, University of California
Harrietann Joseph, University of California

publication information

California Agriculture 12(3):3-4. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v012n03p3. March 1958.

author affiliations

H. D. Chapman is Professor of Soils and Plant Nutrition, University of California, Riverside. E. F. Wallihan is Associate Chemist in Soils and Plant Nutrition, University of California, Riverside. D. S. Rayner is Principal Laboratory Technician in Soils and Plant Nutrition, University of California, Riverside. Harrietann Joseph is Senior Laboratory Technician in Soils and Plant Nutrition, University of California, Riverside.

abstract

Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows:

Certain types of basic information about soil-plant relations are indispensable for a sound basis for soil management. However, soils are an extremely complex body—consisting of almost endless numbers of chemical compounds and minerals, aqueous solutions, gas, and microorganisms—and are continuously changing.

author notes

The above progress report is based on Research Projects No. 1373 and No. 1025.