African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of dormancy breaking chemicals on flowering, fruit set and quality in Asian pear (Pyrus pyrifolia L.)

Jana, B.R.
  • Jana, B.R.
  • ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Research Center, Ranchi, Jharkhand, – 834010 India.
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Das, B
  • Das, B
  • ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Research Center, Ranchi, Jharkhand, – 834010 India.
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  •  Accepted: 04 December 2013
  •  Published: 02 January 2014

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