Role of gamma irradiation in regulation of NO3 level in rocket (Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa) plants

Russian Journal of Plant Physiology

Volumn 53, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 193-197

  Moussa, Helal Ragab ^a  

^a HOT LABORATORIES CENTER   (Egypt)

Author keywords

irradiation; Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa; Essential oils; Nitrate reductase

Indexed keywords

ERUCA SATIVA;

EID: 33645417792     PISSN: 10214437     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1134/S1021443706020075     Document Type: Article

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