Control of fluorine scorch of gladiolus with foliar dusts and sprays

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1950 · Proc. Am. Soc. Hortic. Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6372119

Allmendinger, D F; Miller, V L; Johnson, F

Data are presented to show that the scorch of gladiolus caused by atmospheric fluoric effluents was markedly decreased with the application of several alkaline dusts and sprays. Sprays were more effective in controlling the scorch than were dusts. Of the materials used, lime was the most effective in controlling scorch. Chemical analyses showed that the lime absorbed considerable quantities of fluorine. The amount of fluorine in the plant tissue was markedly less as effectiveness of the sprays and dusts in controlling scorch increased. 6 references, 2 figures, 3 tables.

• Research Organization: Southwestern Washington Experimental Station, Vancouver
• OSTI ID: 6372119
• Journal Information: Proc. Am. Soc. Hortic. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Am. Soc. Hortic. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 56; ISSN PASHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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560303* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology-- Plants-- (-1987)
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AEROSOLS
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
COLLOIDS
DISPERSIONS
DUSTS
ELEMENTS
FLUORINE
HALOGENS
INJURIES
LEAVES
LIMING
NONMETALS
ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
PLANTS
RESPONSE MODIFYING FACTORS
SOLS