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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Nutrient solution concentration on pepper grown in a soilless closed system: yield, fruit quality, water and nutrient efficiency

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Pages 1-6 | Received 20 Dec 2010, Accepted 31 Jan 2011, Published online: 08 Apr 2011

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