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Special Section: Ecosystem Services through Rooftop Runoff Management

Increasing green roof plant drought tolerance through substrate modification and the use of water retention gels

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Pages 551-560 | Received 28 Apr 2014, Accepted 23 Mar 2015, Published online: 21 May 2015

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