Growth and phosphorus, zinc, and manganese content of tomato, muskmelon, and honey locust at high root‐zone temperaturesFootnote¹

Received for publication 10–20–95. Journal Paper no. J‐16551 of the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Station, Ames, Iowa. Project No. 3081 and 3229. This paper is in partial fulfillment for the requirements for a Ph.D. degree in Horticulture.

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