Effects of Cu, Zn, and S application to peach trees (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch.) on an east Texas soil /

(Smith, 19G7) and pecans (Storey et al., 1974). An

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Main Author: Powell, Jason Cory
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Summary:(Smith, 19G7) and pecans (Storey et al., 1974). An
and Reisenhauer, 1986). New generation fungicides are
applied S and leaf area. No linear effects of applied Cu
between applied Zn and foliar Zn, applied S and foliar S, and
consisting of combinations of 5 rates of Cu, Zn, and S were
differences among treatments were found.
effective and reliable means of correcting Zn deficiency in
evaluated using a central composite rotatable design. Each
Extent and severity of S deficiencies are likely to increase
generally Cu free which eliminates a source of the
greenhouse study to evaluate recommended Cu levels was
growth parameters were determined. A positive correlation
have not changed in the recent past. Zinc deficiency is one
implemented. A pilot study conducted prior to initiation of
levels to be toxic. Copper levels of 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10
micronutrient. Recommendations for correcting Cu deficiency
of the more common trace element deficiencies. Correction of
ppm were applied to peach seedlings. No statistical
sprays in March, April, and May. Responses were linear
Texas peaches has yet to be documented. Fifteen treatments
the larger greenhouse study revealed 12.5 and 25 ppm Cu
treatment was replicated 4 times. Sulfur and Cu treatments
was noted between foliar Cu and foliar N. A supplemental
were applied in January followed by three separate Zn foliar
were found. No interactive effects between nutrients and
with expanding use of S free fertilizers and pesticides (Duke
Zn deficiency has been achieved on some fruit and nut crops
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