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Foliar Fertilization of Tree Crops P. H. BrownPomology Department, University of California-DavisOne Shields Ave. Davis, Ca 95819, U.S.A. AbstractFoliar fertilization of tree crops has been widely adopted in modern orchard management where it is used to ensure adequate nutrient provision at times of peak nutrient demand or impaired nutrient supply. The optimization of tree growth through foliar fertilization requires an understanding of the temporal and spatial variability of tree nutrient demand throughout the cropping cycle, and a knowledge of the soil and environmental characteristics tha