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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Volume 10, 1993 - Issue 1
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Thermal time bias in maize growth simulation due to mesoscale weather effects

W. A.J. Berry Grain Crops Research Institute, Private Bag X9059, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, Republic of South Africa
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B. S.E. Clemence Grain Crops Research Institute, Private Bag X9059, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, Republic of South Africa
Pages 1-5 | Accepted 12 Aug 1992, Published online: 15 Jan 2013

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