Removal of bunch, leaves, or pseudostem alone, or in combination, influences growth and bunch weight of ratoon crops in two banana cultivars

Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 83, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 113-119

  Dens, K R ^a   Romero, R A ^b   Swennen, R ^a   Turner, D W ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN   (Belgium)

^b Chiquita Brands   (Costa Rica)

^c UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

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EID: 46249101691     PISSN: 14620316     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2008.11512355     Document Type: Article

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