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Effects of Compost Source and Timing of Fertigation Initiation on Growth of Potted Poinsettia

Catherine S.M. KuDepartment of Natural Resource Sciences and Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
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John C. BouwkampDepartment of Natural Resource Sciences and Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
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Francis R. GouinDepartment of Natural Resource Sciences and Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
Pages 57-66 | Published online: 23 Jul 2013

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