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Effects of chitin-rich residues on growth and postharvest quality of lettuce

P. MuymasDepartment of Botany, Faculty of Science, Center of Excellence in Environment and Plant Physiology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok10330, ThailandView further author information
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R. PichyangkuraDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok10330, ThailandView further author information
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W. WiriyakitnateekulLand Development Department, Phahon Yothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok10900, ThailandView further author information
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T. WangsomboondeeDepartment of Botany, Faculty of Science, Center of Excellence in Environment and Plant Physiology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok10330, ThailandView further author information
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S. ChadchawanDepartment of Botany, Faculty of Science, Center of Excellence in Environment and Plant Physiology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok10330, ThailandView further author information
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K. SeraypheapDepartment of Botany, Faculty of Science, Center of Excellence in Environment and Plant Physiology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok10330, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 108-117 | Received 19 Mar 2014, Accepted 06 Oct 2014, Published online: 31 Oct 2014

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