Effects of photoperiod on leaf greenness of four bedding plant species

Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 78, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 400-404

  Langton, F A ^a   Adams, S R ^a   Cockshull, K E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK   (United Kingdom)

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[No Author keywords available]

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IMPATIENS; PETUNIA; VIOLA (ANGIOSPERM);

EID: 0037518559     PISSN: 14620316     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2003.11511638     Document Type: Article

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