Blackening of the heads of wheat explained
A Science Service summary from Winnipeg outlines that blackening of wheat heads is caused by melanin formation due to bacterial and fungal infections along with physiological factors. Varietal resistance varies yearly, and breeding programs aim to reduce susceptibility to prevent localized or widespread damage.
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Derk
Canada
Dominion Laboratory of
Winal- Pes
Dominion
W. A. P. Hagbors
Winnipeg
Gresser
Winniper Laboratory
Root Development and Crop Production
The text explains that a plant’s root system drives water and nutrient uptake, often more than visible growth. At Brendon Experimental Farm a slave brome grass root reached over six feet deep with extensive lateral spread, underscoring soil management to optimize root development.
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Brendon
Winnipeg Youth Council Hosts Young Leaders Event
Thirty five youths attended the Winnipeg Youth Council gathering on December 8 at Mall Plaza. Guests Mildred Houck and Lloyd Hembrow of Russell joined speeches and a dance while graduates of the leadership course plan to help establish recreational and cultural centres in their communities. The council highlighted the federation wide Youth Grant and noted Manitoba towns showing interest in future centres. A fourth All Ontario Indian Youth Congress will be held in Manitoba next June with a large western delegation invited. youths were urged to write for information.
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Winnipeg
Trie
Mall Plaza
Mien Mildred Houck
Lloyd Hembrow
Russell
Dominion
Winnipeg Youth Council
Manitoba
Canada
Wheat price extension asked for 89 cents a bushel
The Union of Manitoba municipalities requests continuation of the 89 cents per bushel wheat price for 1939, arguing pricing stability supports farmers and market planning.
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Union of Manitoba
Munteipall Tion
Evangelist M C Wilson Leads Sunday Loop Service
Hall evangelist M C Wilson preaches each Sunday at 2 20 LOOP inviting local attendees to a faith gathering.
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Hall
M.C. Wilson
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