A re-evaluation of plastochron index determination in peas - A case for using leaflet length

South African Journal of Botany

Volumn 71, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 76-80

  Ade Ademilua, O E ^a   Botha, C E J ^a  

^a RHODES UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

GROWTH RATE;

PISUM SATIVUM;

EID: 13444258999     PISSN: 02546299     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0254-6299(15)30152-6     Document Type: Article

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