A comparison between minirhizotron and soil coring methods of estimating root distribution in young almond trees under trickle irrigation

Journal of Horticultural Science

Volumn 72, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 797-805

  Franco, J A ^a   Abrisqueta, J M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MURCIA   (Spain)

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EID: 0030868381     PISSN: 00221589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.1997.11515573     Document Type: Article

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