Fertilizer source affects iron, manganese, and zinc leaching, nutrient distribution, and geranium growth

Journal of Plant Nutrition

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 315-329

  Frost, Michael D ^a   Cole, Janet C ^a   Dole, John M ^a  

^a OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Leachate; Micronutrient; Pelargonium X hortorum; Run off; Soilless media

Indexed keywords

HORTORUM; PELARGONIUM X HORTORUM;

EID: 0037274282     PISSN: 01904167     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/PLN-120017138     Document Type: Article

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