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The effect of biodegradable direct covers on the root development, yield and quality of cucumber Cover

The effect of biodegradable direct covers on the root development, yield and quality of cucumber

By: Izabela Zawiska and  Piotr Siwek  
Open Access
|Jun 2014

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fhort-2014-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2083-5965 | Journal ISSN: 0867-1761
Language: English
Page range: 43 - 48
Submitted on: Mar 4, 2014
Accepted on: Apr 19, 2014
Published on: Jun 17, 2014
Published by: Polish Society for Horticultural Sciences (PSHS)
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

© 2014 Izabela Zawiska, Piotr Siwek, published by Polish Society for Horticultural Sciences (PSHS)
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