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Title: Protecting beans from ozone

Journal Article · · Agric. Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5721451

A chemical treatment to protect navy beans from ozone damage increased yields by an average of more than 20% in 3 years of tests. An experimental antioxidant chemical, EDU, made by the DuPont company was tested as soil applications and sprays on several varieties and under a variety of soil and planting conditions. The average yield increases were between 16 and 24%. Chemical treatment also increased snap bean pod production by 12%.

OSTI ID:
5721451
Journal Information:
Agric. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Agric. Res.; (United States)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English