An analysis of the variation in crown size in sugar-beet (Beta vulgaris) grown in England

Annals of Applied Biology

Volumn 134, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 225-232

  Milford, G F J ^a   Houghton, B J ^b  

^a ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH   (United Kingdom)

^b British Sugar Plc Agric R and D Department Holmewood Hall   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Crown size; Crown tare; Cultural practices; Sugar beet; Variety

Indexed keywords

BETA VULGARIS;

EID: 0032993289     PISSN: 00034746     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-7348.1999.tb05258.x     Document Type: Article

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