Control of tree growth in low-chill stonefruit using paclobutrazol: A synopsis of research findings over the past 5 years

Acta Horticulturae

Volumn 441, Issue , 1997, Pages 39-48

  George, Alan P ^a   Campbell, J A ^a   Hieke, S ^a  

^a Maroochy Horticultural Research Station   (Australia)

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EID: 18744414583     PISSN: 05677572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1997.441.3     Document Type: Conference Paper

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