Root distribution and yield of direct seeded and transplanted watermelon

Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

Volumn 124, Issue 5, 1999, Pages 458-461

  Nesmith, D S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Citrullus lanatus; Roots; Seedling; Stand establishment; Transplant

Indexed keywords

CITRULLUS; CITRULLUS LANATUS; CITRULLUS LANATUS VAR. LANATUS;

EID: 0032840191     PISSN: 00031062     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.21273/jashs.124.5.458     Document Type: Article

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