Vine and berry response of merlot (Vitis vinifera L.) to differential water stress

American Journal of Enology and Viticulture

Volumn 57, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 514-518

  Shellie, Krista C ^a  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

Author keywords

Evapotranspiration; Leaf water potential; Regulated deficit irrigation; Winegrape

Indexed keywords

VITACEAE; VITIS VINIFERA;

EID: 33846468752     PISSN: 00029254     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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