Effect of calcium sprays, time of harvest, cold storage, and ripeness on fruit quality of 'Anjou' pears

Journal of Plant Nutrition

Volumn 23, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 843-853

  Raese, J T ^a   Drake, S R ^a  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

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PYRUS COMMUNIS;

EID: 0034119226     PISSN: 01904167     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01904160009382065     Document Type: Article

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