Type of bio-stimulant and application method effects on stem quality and root system growth in L.A. Lily

European Journal of Horticultural Science

Volumn 77, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 10-15

  de Lucia, B ^a   Vecchietti, L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BARI   (Italy)

Author keywords

Amino acid; Flower bulbs; Humic substances; Hydrolyzed animal protein; Marine algae extract; Sustainable agriculture

Indexed keywords

ALGAE; ANIMALIA; LILIUM; MEDICAGO SATIVA;

EID: 84857960572     PISSN: 16114434     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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