If the property upon which the neglected or abandoned plant or crop exists has been deeded to the state for nonpayment of taxes, a copy of the citation, together with a copy of the petition, shall be mailed to the State Controller, and a copy of each shall be served upon the last owner of record prior to the deeding of the property to the state. A notice of the pendency of the action shall be recorded pursuant to Section 409 of the Code of Civil Procedure.