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Inoculation of ‘Golden Delicious’ Apple Trees on M9 Rootstock with Azotobacter Improves Nutrient Uptake and Growth Indices

H. Khosravi Department of Soil biology, Soil and Water Research Institute, Tehran, Iran
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S. M. Samar Department of Soil biology, Soil and Water Research Institute, Tehran, Iran
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E. Fallahi University of Idaho, Parma Research and Extension Center, Parma, Idaho, USA
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H. Davoodi Department of Soil Chemistry, Fertility and Plant Nutrition, Soil and Water Research Institute, Tehran, Iran
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M. Shahabian Department of Soil Chemistry, Fertility and Plant Nutrition, Soil and Water Research Institute, Tehran, Iran
Pages 946-953 | Received 25 Feb 2008, Accepted 27 Feb 2008, Published online: 05 May 2009

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