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Pa. A Study of Leaf Analysis Techniques , To (l) study 



nethodfl of improving the techniques involved in sampling 

 and preparing leaf saniples for analysis; and, (2) develop 

 iniproved analytical procedures for leaf analysis. 

 Hort. Qjk-C 



Pa. The Application of Climatology to Pennsylvania Fruit 



Culture . Conduct experiments on development, production, 

 €uad quality of apples, peaches, cherries, and grapes imder 

 controlled climatic conditions in the field. 

 Hort. 129i^-B (irE-35. See Part I5) 



Tenn. Mineral Nutrition of Fruit Crops . To (l) determine place 

 of v6irioiis minerals in fruit production in state in order to 

 increase fruit yields and improve fruit quality; (2) relate 

 fertility levels to seasonal plant response, particularly 

 with reference to winter hardiness; and, (3) determine influ- 

 ence of minerals on behavior of fruit crops under cover crops 

 and behavior of cover crops. 

 Hort. 125 



Tenn, Propagation of Fruit and Ornamental Plants . Investigate 

 the effects of maturity of tissues, supplementary nutrients, 

 length of photo period and intensity of light in propagation 

 of difficult species; Rosaceae, especially Rubus, Pyrus , and 

 Mialus ; Aquifoliacea, Ilex ; Berberidsiceae, Mahonia , Nandina 

 and Berberis ; Ericaceae, Rhododendron ; Oleaceae, Osmanth\is, 

 Hort. 128 



Utah Orchard Rootstoclcs Investigations , To secure better 

 adapted, hardier, hi^er yielding, longer lived, earlier 

 bearing, disesise and insect resistant root stocks for orchard 

 fruits for Utah conditions, 

 Hort. 339 



W. Va. Effects of Herbicides on Tree Fruits and Small Fruits . 



To determine whether herbicides that are recommended for weed 

 control in orchards and small fruit plantings can be (l) 

 safely used yearly (or more frequently, if specified by 

 recoBOiendations ) for several seasons; and (2) whether orchard- 

 is t or home owner is likely to s\iffer injury to his plants or 

 fruit if excessive rates are applied. 

 Hort. 116 



Wis. The Quality of Fresh and Processed Fruit as Affected by 

 Orchard Sprays . To (1) determine effects of spray chemicals 

 used in apple and cherry orchards on color, finish, texture, 

 firmness, taste, and storage life of fresh and processed fruit; 

 and, (2) relate findings to preferences or needs of consiimers 

 and processors. 



DfdLry & Food Indus., Ent., PI. Path. 952 



