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SOIL & CROP SCIENCES

Effect of foliar application of micronutrients on growth, fruit retention and yield parameters of acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle)

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Article: 2112421 | Received 20 Jun 2022, Accepted 08 Aug 2022, Published online: 21 Aug 2022

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