Del 40 - Horticultural Reviews

Horticultural Reviews, Volume 36

Inbunden, Engelska, 2009

Av Jules Janick, Jules (Purdue University) Janick

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Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.

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Utgivningsdatum2009-12-11
Mått164 x 233 x 25 mm
Vikt642 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieHorticultural Reviews
Antal sidor388
FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN9780470505205

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