A micro-penetration technique for mechanical testing of plant cell walls

Journal of Texture Studies

Volumn 27, Issue 5, 1996, Pages 559-587

  Hiller, S ^a   Bruce, D M ^a   Jeronimidis, G ^b  

^a SILSOE RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF READING   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0030355052     PISSN: 00224901     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4603.1996.tb00094.x     Document Type: Article

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