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Floral Phenology, Nectar Secretion Dynamics, and Honey Production Potential, of Two Lavender Species (Lavandula Dentata, and L. Pubescens ) in Southwestern Saudi Arabia Cover

Floral Phenology, Nectar Secretion Dynamics, and Honey Production Potential, of Two Lavender Species (Lavandula Dentata, and L. Pubescens ) in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

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|Dec 2015

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jas-2015-0028 | Journal eISSN: 2299-4831 | Journal ISSN: 1643-4439
Language: English
Page range: 135 - 144
Submitted on: Aug 18, 2015
Accepted on: Oct 7, 2015
Published on: Dec 9, 2015
Published by: Research Institute of Horticulture
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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