Effects of N, P and K fertilizers on yield, content and uptake of N, P and K by sesame (Sesamum indicum)

International Journal of Agriculture and Biology

Volumn 12, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 845-850

  Shehu, H E ^a   Kwari, J D ^b   Sandabe, M K ^b  

^a Adamawa State University   (Nigeria)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Nitrogen; Nutrient uptake; Phosphorus; Potassium; Sesame; Shoot content

Indexed keywords

SESAMUM INDICUM;

EID: 78049470303     PISSN: 15608530     EISSN: 18149596     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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