1. Harvest-aid chemicals and practices for cotton
- Author
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G W Cathey
- Subjects
010302 applied physics ,Ecology ,0103 physical sciences ,Environmental science ,Animal Science and Zoology ,02 engineering and technology ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,0210 nano-technology ,01 natural sciences ,Agronomy and Crop Science - Abstract
Harvest-aid chemicals are used on more than three-quarters of the cotton acreage in the United States. They are considered to be a necessity if cotton is stripper-harvested before frost and to be advantageous if high-quality fibre is spindle-picked from rank, heavily fruited plants with a lot of green leaf. Economic benefits do not always follow their use, however; the degree of success depends largely on relationships between chemicals, techniques, plant conditions and climate.
- Published
- 1980