Dynamics of nitrogen and dry-matter partitioning and accumulation in broccoli (Brassica oloracea var. italica) in relation to extractable soil inorganic nitrogen

Canadian Journal of Plant Science

Volumn 79, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 277-286

  Bowen, P A ^a   Zebarth, B J ^a   Toivonen, P M A ^a  

^a SUMMERLAND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE   (Canada)

Author keywords

N fertilizer; N translocation

Indexed keywords

BRASSICA OLERACEA;

EID: 0033021970     PISSN: 00084220     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4141/P98-056     Document Type: Article

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