Biomass allocation, regrowth and root carbohydrate reserves of chicory (Cichorium intybus) in response to defoliation in glasshouse conditions

Journal of Agricultural Science

Volumn 129, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 447-458

  Li, G D ^a   Kemp, P D ^a   Hodgson, J ^a  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

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CICHORIUM INTYBUS;

EID: 0031431576     PISSN: 00218596     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0021859697004875     Document Type: Article

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