CHANGES IN THE STRATIFICATION AND SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE BANANA (MUSA AAA CV. GRAND NAINE) ROOT SYSTEM OF POOR, REGULAR, AND GOOD DEVELOPED PLANTS

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