9781334548376 - Frost Protection in Lemon Orchards (Classic Reprint) de Shamel, Archibald Dixon (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the effects of frost on lemon orchards in the Corona district of California during the disastrous winter of 1912-1913. The author meticulously compares the behavior of trees in protected and unprotected orchards over two years. Through detailed analysis of individual tree performance records, the book quantifies the effectiveness of orchard heaters in minimizing frost damage and preserving fruit quality and yield. The data presented highlights the substantial losses incurred by unprotected orchards, emphasizing the importance of proactive frost protection measures in safeguarding citrus crops. Additionally, the book explores the comparative susceptibility of Eureka and Lisbon lemon varieties to frost injury, providing insights for growers seeking to optimize their orchard management strategies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.