Treatment with Cu2 ions extends the longevity of cut Acacia holosericea foliage stems

Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 86, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 55-61

  Ratnayake, K ^a   Joyce, D C ^a   Wearing, A H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACACIA; ACACIA HOLOSERICEA;

EID: 79956331755     PISSN: 14620316     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2011.11512725     Document Type: Article

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