Effect of cerium on growth, dry matter production, biochemical constituents and enzymatic activities of cowpea plants [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.]

Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 1-14

  Shyam, R ^a   Aery, N C ^a  

^a University College of Science   (India)

Author keywords

Cerium; Enzymatic activity; Foliar chlorophyll content; Free proline content; Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp

Indexed keywords

VIGNA UNGUICULATA;

EID: 84862199535     PISSN: 07189516     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4067/S0718-95162012000100001     Document Type: Article

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