The role of fruit mineral composition on fruit softness and mesocarp discolouration in 'Pinkerton' avocado (Persea americana Mill.)

Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 80, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 793-799

  Van Rooyen, Z ^a   Bower, J P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL   (South Africa)

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PERSEA AMERICANA;

EID: 28244497109     PISSN: 14620316     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2005.11512016     Document Type: Article

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