Molecular genetic studies confirm the role of brassinosteroids in plant growth and development

Plant Journal

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 1-8

  Clouse, Steven D ^a  

^a NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0030186192     PISSN: 09607412     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-313X.1996.10010001.x     Document Type: Review

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