The atmospheric trace element abundances associated with "indoor"
and '"outdoor" air particulate have been measured for university chemistry
laboratories, typical homes, modern office buildings, hospital and
automobile repair garages in a rural setting (Corvallis, Oregon) and
modern office buildings in an urban setting (Portland, Oregon). Samples
of atmospheric particulate matter...
Time of stand establishment is a critical factor affecting
yields of winter wheat and barley in the fallow-crop rotation areas
of the Pacific Northwest. Farmers in this winter-rainfall region
are dependent on residual moisture in the seed zone for germination,
because significant precipitation does not usually occur until
after the...
