Gamma radiosensitivity study on chili (Capsicum annuum)

American Journal of Applied Sciences

Volumn 5, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 67-70

  Omar, Shairul Rizdiyandi ^a   Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna ^a   Saamin, Shaharudin ^a   Majid, Nik Muhamad Ab ^a  

^a DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Chili; Gamma rays; Induced mutation; Malaysia

Indexed keywords

EID: 37249086703     PISSN: 15469239     EISSN: 15543641     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3844/ajassp.2008.67.70     Document Type: Article

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