Growth and yield of onion (Allium cepa L.) as influenced by nitrogen and phosphorus levels

International Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 2, Issue 11, 2007, Pages 937-944

  Aliyu, U ^a   Magaji, M D ^b   Singh, A ^b   Mohammed, S G ^c  

^a Shehu Shagari College of Education   (Nigeria)

^b USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

^c BAYERO UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Nigeria; Nitrogen; Onion (Allium cepa); Phosphorus; Sudan savanna

Indexed keywords

ALLIUM CEPA;

EID: 36349012047     PISSN: 18164897     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ijar.2007.937.944     Document Type: Article

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