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Research Papers

Effect of rootstock on ‘Forelle’ pear (Pyrus communis L.) growth and production

Michael NorthAgricultural Research Council Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Kobus de KockAgricultural Research Council Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Mardé BooyseAgricultural Research Council Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Pages 65-70 | Received 19 Feb 2014, Accepted 13 Oct 2014, Published online: 18 Feb 2015

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