Rothamsted Eel Worm Research

Series

Series Name

Roundabout

Issue

Issue No.

83

Date Released

Apr 1969

Length of issue (in feet)

857

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Condensed Milk Ceylon
2. 2Dairy Show ‘68
3. 3Rothamsted Eel Worm Research
4. 4Robinsons Packaging
5. 5Sweet Manufacture

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 5

Summary

COI synopsis: A visit to Rothamsted Experimental Station in Hertfordshire by delegates to the international plant pathology conference.

Researcher Comments

Shows a scientist analysing soil samples as part of his research into eel worms - nematodes that attack potatoes and other crops. NB: First shown in ‘Carrousel Britanico No. 35’.

Keywords

Agriculture; Horticulture; Science and technology

Locations

England; Hertfordshire; Harpenden

Written sources

COI Catalogue Cards [BFI National Archive]
COI Microfilm Roll 53 [BFI National Archive]   Used for synopsis

COI Reference

MI 1072/83

Credits:

Production Co.

British Pathe Ltd.

Sponsor

Central Office of Information (COI)

Story extras:

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