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Journal of Plant Nutrition Volume 15, 1992 - Issue 6-7: Root Distribution, and Chemistry and Biology of the Root-Soil Interface
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Transparent wall techniques for studying root growth and function in soil

B. L. McMichael USDA‐ARS, Cropping Systems Research Laboratory, Route 3, Box 215, Lubbock, TX, 79401
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D. R. Upchurch USDA‐ARS, Cropping Systems Research Laboratory, Route 3, Box 215, Lubbock, TX, 79401
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H. M. Taylor Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Entomology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409
Pages 753-762 | Published online: 21 Nov 2008

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