A review of some studies into tuber initiation in potato (Solanum tuberosum) crops

Journal of Agricultural Science

Volumn 130, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 251-270

  O'Brien, P J ^a   Allen, E J ^a   Firman, D M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE   (United Kingdom)

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SOLANUM TUBEROSUM; TUBEROSUM;

EID: 0031778939     PISSN: 00218596     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0021859698005280     Document Type: Review

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