Since vegetables are of such importance in the nutrition of human beings, it is natural that they should play a large part in Army feeding. They are high in food value. The different kinds vary widely in their energy values; some-- like potatoes--are high in carbohydrates, others--like lettuce and cucumbers--...
Studies were conducted from 1962 to 1966 to investigate the
effectiveness of several practices in manipulating medusahead
(Taeniatherum asperum (Sim. ) Nevski) infested and/or dominated
ecosystems by releasing competition in favor of perennial grasses.
Several herbicide treatments were evaluated for selective
control of medusahead and cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L. )...
This study was designed to test the ability of atrazine
and 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate to reduce the transpiration
stress and thus prolong the life of potted
Douglas-fir seedlings under various levels of shade.
Treatment effectiveness was defined by the survival time
of seedlings exposed to each combination of chemical
treatment and...