Selection and nursery production of ornamental plants for landscaping and xerogardening in semi-arid environments

Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 81, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 3-17

  Franco, J A ^a   Martinez Sanchez J J ^a   Fernandez J A ^a   Banon S ^a  

^a RESEARCH GROUP ON QUALITY   (Spain)

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EID: 31344449332     PISSN: 14620316     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2006.11512022     Document Type: Review

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