Rate of nitrogen application during the growing season alters the response of container-grown rhododendron and azalea to foliar application of urea in the Autumn

Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 82, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 753-763

  Bi, G ^a   Scagel, C F ^b   Fuchigami, L H ^c   Regan, R P ^d  

^a MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH LABORATORY   (United States)

^c OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 54249152594     PISSN: 14620316     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2007.11512301     Document Type: Article

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