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Disease resistance in crops and seed selection discussed
The article argues that insects and plant diseases limit farming but can be mitigated by crop rotation and fertilization. It highlights breeding for resistance, notes data from the Vermont and Colorado stations on potatoes and cantaloupes, and cites how seed source and fertilization affect resistance across varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insect Trust
Department of Agriculture
United States
Maine
Minnesota
Vermont
Bureau of Plant Industry
L. R. Jones
Jones
Europe
America
Canada
Vermont Station