Sulphur uptake, yield responses and the interactions between nitrogen and sulphur in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

Journal of Agricultural Science

Volumn 126, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 53-62

  McGrath, S P ^a   Zhao, F J ^a  

^a ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH   (United Kingdom)

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[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BRASSICA NAPUS;

EID: 0030038314     PISSN: 00218596     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/s0021859600088808     Document Type: Article

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