Effect of salicylic acid on the activities of anti-oxidant enzymes and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase in cucumber fruit in relation to chilling injury

Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 84, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 125-130

  Cao, S F ^a   Hu, Z C ^a   Wang, H O ^a  

^a AGRO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INSTITUTE   (China)

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CUCUMIS SATIVUS;

EID: 77953456986     PISSN: 14620316     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2009.11512492     Document Type: Article

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