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Original Articles

Effect of Foliar Salicylic Acid Applications on Growth, Chlorophyll, and Mineral Content of Cucumber Grown Under Salt Stress

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Pages 593-612 | Received 05 Dec 2006, Accepted 16 Mar 2007, Published online: 04 Mar 2008

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