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Original Articles

Anthocyanin pigmentation in the adventitious roots of Metrosideros excelsa (Myrtaceae)

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Pages 161-166 | Received 02 Jun 2000, Accepted 16 Oct 2000, Published online: 17 Mar 2010

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