Use of high electrical conductivity of nutrient solution to improve the quality of salad tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) grown in hydroponic culture

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Volumn 32, Issue 4, 1992, Pages 513-520

  Cornish, P S ^a  

^a NSW AGRICULTURE   (Australia)

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EID: 84970569718     PISSN: 08161089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/EA9920513     Document Type: Article

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