Growth and mineral nutrient content of developing fruit on banana plants (Musa acuminata AAA, 'Grand Nam') subjected to water stress and recovery

Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 82, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 839-844

  Mahouachi, J ^a  

^a INSTITUTO CANARIO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIAS   (Spain)

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EID: 46249091243     PISSN: 14620316     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2007.11512315     Document Type: Article

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