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Seed priming and foliar application of GA3 enhance disease control in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fhort-2025-0025 | Journal eISSN: 2083-5965 | Journal ISSN: 0867-1761
Language: English
Submitted on: Mar 1, 2025
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Accepted on: Nov 18, 2025
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Published on: Feb 13, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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