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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.

Range management to ensure adequate plant cover during the rainy season can prevent large erosion losses of foothill soils.

Perennial ryegrass mixed with Kentucky bluegrass produces turf that looks good and resists Fusarium blight in hot summer months.

A shallow drainage system and careful irrigation management may be the only feasible solution when such soils underlie good top soil.

Organophosphorus insecticides stimulated egg laying of mites reared on the treated cotton plants.

A chemical pinching agent sprayed on young walnut trees in the spring reduced terminal growth and increased branching, producing a response similar to that obtained by pruning.

Applying too little water to Imperial Valley alfalfa in summer sprinkler irrigation causes leaf burn from salts in the water. Higher rates cause ponding and soil crusting.

San Joaquin Valley cotton growers can now keep Verticillium wilt fungus levels low enough to obtain satisfactory yields by monitoring fungus buildup and rotating fields to other crops.

Since no one type of Bartlett tree-with various rootstocks or own-rooted - proved superior in all characteristics studied over twelve years, researchers recommend a combination of the best types.