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Prediction Of Cultivation Areas For The Commercial And An Early Flowering Wild Accession Of Salvia Hispanica L. In The United States, Mohammad Hassani, Thomas Piechota, Hagop S. Atamian
Prediction Of Cultivation Areas For The Commercial And An Early Flowering Wild Accession Of Salvia Hispanica L. In The United States, Mohammad Hassani, Thomas Piechota, Hagop S. Atamian
Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research
Salvia hispanica L., commonly known as chia, is a plant-based alternative to seafood and is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. In the Northern Hemisphere, chia flowering is triggered by the fall equinox (12-h light and dark, early October) and the seeds mature after approximately three months. Chia is sensitive to frost and end of season moisture which limits its cultivation to small areas in regions with temperate climate. The U.S. chia import has increased considerably over the years; however, chia is not widely cultivated in the United States. This study used the historical U.S. temperature …
Citrus Notes-Agricultural Advantages Of So. California, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-Agricultural Advantages Of So. California, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
These are notes from a speech given by Mr. Chapman at a banquet at the Pomona Farmer's Club Institute. He details the environmental advantages that Southern California has in relation to the rest of the world.
Citrus Talks-The Orange, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-The Orange, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This talk examines the citrus industry, delves into various types of citrus such as Valencia Lates, and several varieties of the navel orange. It also covers the nuances of fumigation and dealing with pests such as Fuller's Rose Beetle and the red spider. Production, costs, and marketing are also discussed.
Citrus Notes-The Romance Of Farming, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-The Romance Of Farming, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
Speech presented at the Orange County Christian Endeavor Convention. Mr. Chapman stresses that as a vocation, farming stands at the head of all callings, both in antiquity and usefulness. All people rely upon the endeavors of the farmer, for the food they eat and the clothes they wear.
Citrus Talks-Back To Good Times, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Back To Good Times, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This is a radio address that was given by Mr. Chapman during the Bank of America's "Back to Good Times" program. "Back to Good Times" urged Americans to invest and bank their money to help bring the country out of the Depression. Mr Chapman claims Californians have a special obligation to participate, considering its farmers are among the most prosperous in the nation.
Citrus Notes-Official Opening, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-Official Opening, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This speech was presented at the official opening of the Orange County Fair. Mr. Chapman espouses the benefits of fairs to the advancement of agriculture and livestock breeding while emphazing the importance of amusements to the financial success of a fair. He compliments the Orange County Fair for balancing these needs to produce a successful and well-managed community event.
Citrus Talks-Presiding - Horticultural Week, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Presiding - Horticultural Week, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This is the program for Horticultural Week, a series of conferences and conventions arranged by the California State Commissioner of Horticulture in Riverside. Charles C. Chapman presided over the "Fruit Growers and Farmers" session. The individual events were: 51st Fruit Growers and Farmers' Convention; Interstate Plant Quarantine Conference; California County Horticultural Commissioners' Convention; Convention of the California Association of Nurserymen; Vegetable Growers' Conference; Pacific Slope Branch American Association of Economic Entomologists Convention.
Citrus Talks-Citrus League, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Citrus League, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
In this speech Chapman details the history and some of the accomplishments of the Citrus League. He also speaks some about the decline in interest in agriculture amongst the younger generation.
Citrus Notes-Agricultural Possibilities Of So. California, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-Agricultural Possibilities Of So. California, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This speech was given at the opening of the Land Show in Los Angeles. In it Mr. Chapman extolls the virtues of Southern California for agriculture and maintains that the region can compete very successfully with other regions when advances in shipping and refrigeration are taken into account.
Citrus Talks-Frost Prevention, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Frost Prevention, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This is the program for the Convention of Fruit Growers, called specifically to address the subject of frost prevention. Mr Charles C. Chapman addressed the convention as the President of the Citrus Protective League. The presentations addressed the history and importance of frost prevention and various methods of achieving it.
Citrus Notes-Agriculture, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-Agriculture, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
Speech presented at the Orange County Teacher's Institute. Mr. Chapman advocates for agricultural education in the primary and secondary schools. He also delves into the myriad attributes and abilities needed to be a farmer but also stresses that a farmer should be a student not only of nature but of books.
Citrus Notes-The Santa Ysabel Ranch, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-The Santa Ysabel Ranch, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
These are notes for an article published in by the Fullerton News.
Citrus Talks-Special Citrus Fruit Growers' Institute, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Special Citrus Fruit Growers' Institute, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This is the program for the Special Citrus Fruit Growers' Institute, which was sponsored by the Riverside Chamber of Commerce. Charles C. Chapman was a presenter.
Citrus Talks-Handling The Orange From Tree To Market, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Handling The Orange From Tree To Market, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This speech was given to the Special Citrus Fruit Growers' Institute in Riverside. In it Mr. Chapman details some of the necessary methods and precautions that must be taken when picking and shipping citrus fruit to distant markets, to ensure that fruit is not unnecessarily damaged and profits lost. Extra care in these areas, according to him, will separate the successful from the unsuccessful grower.
Citrus Talks-Welcome To Prof. Cook And Prof. Wickerson, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Welcome To Prof. Cook And Prof. Wickerson, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
These are notes for a speech that was presented to the Farmer's Institute in Fullerton.