Calag Archive

Tests of combinations of established aids for five native Mojave Desert shrub species show that some can be established successfully without irrigation.

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.

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.

Better materials for control of new tolerant strains of powdery mildew are in the offing.

Results of tests on populations of a newly discovered nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar, show its potential as a biological control agent.

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.

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.