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Nitrogen release dynamics of a slow release urea pellet and its effect on growth, yield, and nutrient uptake of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)

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Pages 604-614 | Received 20 Feb 2018, Accepted 03 Jun 2018, Published online: 05 Mar 2019

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