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The role of silicon (Si) in increasing plant resistance against fungal diseases

Hellenic Plant Protection Journal
Volume 9 (2016): Issue 1 (January 2016)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/hppj-2016-0001 | Journal eISSN: 2732-656X (formerly 1791-3691) | Journal ISSN: 1791-3691
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Language: English
Page range: 1 - 15
Published on: Jan 19, 2016
Published by: Benaki Phytopathological Institute
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
pathogenic fungi,
severity of fungal disease,
silicon treatment
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