Water use efficiency of wheat in a Mediterranean-type environment. I. The relation between yield, water use and climate

Australian Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 35, Issue 6, 1984, Pages 743-764

  French, R J ^a   Schultz, J E ^a  

^a South Australian Department of Agriculture ^*  (Australia)

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EID: 0021573274     PISSN: 00049409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/AR9840743     Document Type: Article

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