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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Volume 21, 2004 - Issue 2
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Effect of timing and method of nitrogen application on rind colour, fruit size, internal fruit quality and yield of ‘Mihowase Satsuma’ mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.)

F. N. Mudau Department of Horticultural Science, University of Stellenbosch, P/Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, Republic of South Africa
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S. Tuwana Department of Horticultural Science, University of Stellenbosch, P/Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, Republic of South Africa
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K. I. Theron Department of Horticultural Science, University of Stellenbosch, P/Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, Republic of South Africa
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E. Rabe Department of Horticultural Science, University of Stellenbosch, P/Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, Republic of South Africa
Pages 90-93 | Accepted 03 Nov 2003, Published online: 15 Jan 2013

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