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Effect of atmospheric fluoride on Washington agriculture

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OSTI ID:5175550
Fluorosis of cattle in Washington has been diagnosed due to ingestion of forage containing fluoride from air pollution. A new pathologic condition in Italian prune trees and gladiolus plantings has been found to be due to fluoric effluents. Fluorine scorch of gladiolus may be controlled by lime sprays under field conditions. Preliminary results indicate that some varieties of gladiolus may serve as indicator plants in areas where fluoric effluents are a factor. 7 references, 6 tables.
OSTI ID:
5175550
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English