Open AccessThe Effects of Kerosene and Other Petroleum Oils on the Viability and Growth of Zea Mais
Author(s) -
John Hamilton Whitten
Publication year - 1914
Publication title -
illinois natural history survey bulletin/bulletin - illinois natural history survey
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2644-0687
pISSN - 0073-4918
DOI - 10.21900/j.inhs.v10.375
Subject(s) - kerosene , germination , sowing , petroleum , zea mays , agronomy , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , toxicology , environmental science , horticulture , chemistry , paleontology , organic chemistry
It has long been a custom among farmers to pour kerosene over seed corn just previous to planting in order to protect it from being injured or destroyed by squirrels, crows, or other pests. Until recently few or no careful observations had been made to determine whether the treatment accomplished the purpose for which it was used or if the effects on germination and subsequent growth were favorable or otherwise.