Investigating the efficacy of endothal as a chemical thinner of red 'delicious' apple

Journal of Horticultural Science

Volumn 72, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 171-177

  Bound, Sally A ^a   Jones, K M ^a  

^a Dept of Prim Indust and Fisheries   (Australia)

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MALUS X DOMESTICA;

EID: 0030943399     PISSN: 00221589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.1997.11515503     Document Type: Article

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