Roots, rhizosphere and soil: The route to a better understanding of soil science?

European Journal of Soil Science

Volumn 57, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 2-12

  Gregory, P J ^a  

^a SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

RHIZOSPHERE; ROOT; SOIL SCIENCE;

EID: 33645057224     PISSN: 13510754     EISSN: 13652389     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2389.2005.00778.x     Document Type: Conference Paper

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