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The Effects of Kerosene and Other Petroleum Oils on the Viability and Growth of Zea mais

Whitten, J.H.

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Title
The Effects of Kerosene and Other Petroleum Oils on the Viability and Growth of Zea mais
Author(s)
Whitten, J.H.
Issue Date
1914-10
Keyword(s)
  • kerosene
  • seed corn
  • petroleum oils
  • zea mais
Abstract
It has long been a custom among farmers to pour kerosene over seed corn just previous to planting in order to protect it from being injured or destroyed by squirrels, crows, or other pests. Until recently few or no careful observations had been made to determine whether the treatment accomplished the purpose for which it was used or if the effects on germination and subsequent growth were favorable or otherwise.
Publisher
Champaign : Illinois Natural History Survey
Series/Report Name or Number
Illinois Natural History Survey Bulletin; v. 010, no. 05
ISSN
0073-4918
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/47207
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