Physiology of grain yield

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Thorne, G. N. 1978. Physiology of grain yield. NAAS Quarterly Review. 85.

Authors	Thorne, G. N.
Abstract	RESP-6077
Year of Publication	1978
Journal	NAAS Quarterly Review
Journal citation	85
Publisher	HMSO
ISSN	0027-5670

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Contributions of shoot categories to growth and yield of winter wheat.

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Thorne, G. N. and Wood, D. W. 1988. Contributions of shoot categories to growth and yield of winter wheat. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 111 (2), pp. 285-294. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600083222

Effects of nitrogen supply and drought on early development of winter wheat in the field in Eastern England.

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Thorne, G. N., Wood, D. W. and Stevenson, H. J. 1988. Effects of nitrogen supply and drought on early development of winter wheat in the field in Eastern England. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 110 (1), pp. 109-117. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600079752

Estimation of radiation interception by winter wheat from measurements of leaf area

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Thorne, G. N., Pearman, I., Day, W. and Todd, A. D. 1988. Estimation of radiation interception by winter wheat from measurements of leaf area. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 110 (1), pp. 101-108. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600079740

Contrast between sandy and clay soils in the effects of various factors on the growth, nitrogen uptake and yield of winter wheat in three years.

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Thorne, G. N., Welbank, P. J., Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A. and Todd, A. D. 1988. Contrast between sandy and clay soils in the effects of various factors on the growth, nitrogen uptake and yield of winter wheat in three years. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 110 (1), pp. 119-140. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600079764

Variation between years in growth and nutrient uptake after anthesis of winter wheat on Broadbalk field at Rothamsted, 1969-84

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Thorne, G. N., Darby, R. J., Day, W., Lane, P. W., Welbank, P. J. and Widdowson, F. V. 1988. Variation between years in growth and nutrient uptake after anthesis of winter wheat on Broadbalk field at Rothamsted, 1969-84. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 110 (3), pp. 543-559. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600082125

The fate of carbon in dying tillers of winter wheat.

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Thorne, G. N. and Wood, D. W. 1987. The fate of carbon in dying tillers of winter wheat. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 108 (3), pp. 515-522. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600079892

Effects of radiation and temperature on tiller survival, grain number and grain yield in winter wheat

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Thorne, G. N. and Wood, D. W. 1987. Effects of radiation and temperature on tiller survival, grain number and grain yield in winter wheat. Annals of Botany. 59 (4), pp. 413-426. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a087330

Effects of radiation and temperature on tiller survival, grain number and grain yield in winter wheat.

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Thorne, G. N. and Wood, D. W. 1987. Effects of radiation and temperature on tiller survival, grain number and grain yield in winter wheat. Annals of Botany. 59, pp. 413-426.

Some factors affecting the growth and yield of winter wheat grown as a third cereal with much or negligible take-all

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Prew, R. D., Beane, J., Carter, N., Church, B. M., Dewar, A. M., Lacey, J., Penny, A., Plumb, R. T., Thorne, G. N. and Todd, A. D. 1986. Some factors affecting the growth and yield of winter wheat grown as a third cereal with much or negligible take-all. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 107 (3), pp. 639-671. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600069811

Confessions of a narrow-minded applied biologist, or why do interdisciplinary research?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Thorne, G. N. 1986. Confessions of a narrow-minded applied biologist, or why do interdisciplinary research? Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 108 (2), pp. 205-217. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1986.tb07643.x

Multifactorial studies of causes of variation in growth and yield of winter wheat over six years.

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Thorne, G. N. 1986. Multifactorial studies of causes of variation in growth and yield of winter wheat over six years. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 37 (7), pp. 673-674.

Some factors limiting the growth and yield of winter-wheat and their variation in 2 seasons

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Prew, R. D., Church, B. M., Dewar, A. M., Lacey, J., Magan, N., Penny, A., Plumb, R. T., Thorne, G. N., Todd, A. D. and Williams, T. D. 1985. Some factors limiting the growth and yield of winter-wheat and their variation in 2 seasons. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 104 (1), pp. 135-162. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600043070

Rothamsted Multidisciplinary Agronomy

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Thorne, G. N., Prew, R. D., williams, Lacey, J., Plumb, R. T., Hirsch, P. R., Church, B. M., Todd, A. D. and Carter, N. 1984. Rothamsted Multidisciplinary Agronomy. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1984 (part 1), pp. 23-38.

Rothamsted Multidisciplinary Agronomy

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Thorne, G. N., Dewar, A. M., Prew, R. D., williams, Lacey, J., Plumb, R. T., Hirsch, P. R., Church, B. M. and Todd, A. D. 1983. Rothamsted Multidisciplinary Agronomy. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1983 (part 1), pp. 21-36.

Effects of eight factors on the growth and nutrient-uptake of winter-wheat and on the incidence of pests and diseases

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Prew, R. D., Church, B. M., Dewar, A. M., Lacey, J., Penny, A., Plumb, R. T., Thorne, G. N., Todd, A. D. and Williams, T. D. 1983. Effects of eight factors on the growth and nutrient-uptake of winter-wheat and on the incidence of pests and diseases. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 100 (2), pp. 363-382. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600033529

Physiological behaviour of the cereal crop

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Thorne, G. N. and Wood, D. W. 1982. Physiological behaviour of the cereal crop. Yield of cereals course .

Distribution between parts of the main shoot and the tillers of photosynthate produced before and after anthesis in the top 3 leaves of main shoots of hobbit and maris huntsman winter-wheat

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Thorne, G. N. 1982. Distribution between parts of the main shoot and the tillers of photosynthate produced before and after anthesis in the top 3 leaves of main shoots of hobbit and maris huntsman winter-wheat. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 101 (3), pp. 553-559. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1982.tb00858.x

Effects on dry-weight and nitrogen-content of grains of semi-dwarf and tall varieties of winter-wheat caused by decreasing the number of grains per ear

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Thorne, G. N. 1981. Effects on dry-weight and nitrogen-content of grains of semi-dwarf and tall varieties of winter-wheat caused by decreasing the number of grains per ear. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 98 (2), pp. 355-363. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1981.tb00768.x

Effects of decreasing the number of grains in ears of cvs hobbit and maris huntsman winter-wheat

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Radley, M. E. and Thorne, G. N. 1981. Effects of decreasing the number of grains in ears of cvs hobbit and maris huntsman winter-wheat. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 98 (1), pp. 149-156. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1981.tb00432.x

Development of the crop

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Thorne, G. N. 1981. Development of the crop. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 32 (4), pp. 404-404.

Dark respiration of several varieties of winter-wheat given different amounts of nitrogen-fertilizer

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Pearman, I., Thomas, S. M. and Thorne, G. N. 1981. Dark respiration of several varieties of winter-wheat given different amounts of nitrogen-fertilizer. Annals of Botany. 47 (5), pp. 535-546. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a086051

Physiological factors limiting grain-size in wheat

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Martinezcarrasco, R. and Thorne, G. N. 1979. Physiological factors limiting grain-size in wheat. Journal of Experimental Botany. 30 (117), pp. 669-679. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/30.4.669

Effects of crop thinning and reduced grain numbers per ear on grain-size in 2 winter-wheat varieties given different amounts of nitrogen

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Martinezcarrasco, R. and Thorne, G. N. 1979. Effects of crop thinning and reduced grain numbers per ear on grain-size in 2 winter-wheat varieties given different amounts of nitrogen. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 92 (3), pp. 383-393. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1979.tb03888.x

Effect of nitrogen-fertilizer on photosynthesis of several varieties of winter-wheat

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Pearman, I., Thomas, S. M. and Thorne, G. N. 1979. Effect of nitrogen-fertilizer on photosynthesis of several varieties of winter-wheat. Annals of Botany. 43 (5), pp. 613-621. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a085672

Relationship of grain shrivelling to milling and baking quality of 3 winter-wheat cultivars grown with different rates of nitrogen-fertilizer

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Bayles, R. A., Evers, A. D. and Thorne, G. N. 1978. Relationship of grain shrivelling to milling and baking quality of 3 winter-wheat cultivars grown with different rates of nitrogen-fertilizer. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 90 (2), pp. 445-446. https://doi.org/10.1017/s002185960005557x

Effects of nitrogen-fertilizer on distribution of photosynthate during grain-growth of spring wheat

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Pearman, I., Thomas, S. M. and Thorne, G. N. 1978. Effects of nitrogen-fertilizer on distribution of photosynthate during grain-growth of spring wheat. Annals of Botany. 42 (177), pp. 91-99. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a085455

Effect of nitrogen-fertilizer on growth and yield of semi-dwarf and tall varieties of winter-wheat

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Pearman, I., Thomas, S. M. and Thorne, G. N. 1978. Effect of nitrogen-fertilizer on growth and yield of semi-dwarf and tall varieties of winter-wheat. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 91 (1), pp. 31-45. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600056604

Effect of nitrogen on growth, yield and photorespiratory activity in spring wheat

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Thomas, S. M., Thorne, G. N. and Pearman, I. 1978. Effect of nitrogen on growth, yield and photorespiratory activity in spring wheat. Annals of Botany. 42 (180), pp. 827-837. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a085522

Distribution of photosynthate produced before and after anthesis in tall and semi-dwarf winter-wheat, as affected by nitrogen-fertilizer

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Makunga, O. H. D., Pearman, I., Thomas, S. M. and Thorne, G. N. 1978. Distribution of photosynthate produced before and after anthesis in tall and semi-dwarf winter-wheat, as affected by nitrogen-fertilizer. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 88 (3), pp. 429-437. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1978.tb00735.x

Effects of nitrogen-fertilizer on growth and yield of spring wheat

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Pearman, I., Thomas, S. M. and Thorne, G. N. 1977. Effects of nitrogen-fertilizer on growth and yield of spring wheat. Annals of Botany. 41 (171), pp. 93-108. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a085289

Effects of variation in ear temperature on growth and yield of spring wheat

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Ford, M. A., Pearman, I. and Thorne, G. N. 1976. Effects of variation in ear temperature on growth and yield of spring wheat. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 82 (2), pp. 317-333. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1976.tb00567.x

Effects of variation in temperature and light-intensity at different times on growth and yield of spring wheat

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Ford, M. A. and Thorne, G. N. 1975. Effects of variation in temperature and light-intensity at different times on growth and yield of spring wheat. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 80 (3), pp. 283-299. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1975.tb01634.x

Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on photosynthesis and ribulose 1,5-diphosphate carboxylase activity in spring wheat in field

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Thomas, S. M. and Thorne, G. N. 1975. Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on photosynthesis and ribulose 1,5-diphosphate carboxylase activity in spring wheat in field. Journal of Experimental Botany. 26 (90), pp. 43-51. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/26.1.43

Effects of atmospheric humidity on plant-growth

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Ford, M. A. and Thorne, G. N. 1974. Effects of atmospheric humidity on plant-growth. Annals of Botany. 38 (155), pp. 441-452. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a084827

Effect of light and temperature late in season on growth of sugar-beet

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Milford, G. F. J. and Thorne, G. N. 1973. Effect of light and temperature late in season on growth of sugar-beet. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 75 (3), pp. 419-425. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1973.tb07990.x

Use of controlled environments for studying the effects of climate factors on growth and yield

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Thorne, G. N. 1969. Use of controlled environments for studying the effects of climate factors on growth and yield. Prediction and Measurement of Photosynthetic Productivity, Proceedings of the IBP/PP Technical Meeting, Trebon, 14-21 September 1969. pp. 399-404.

Effect of radiation and temperature on efficiency of cereal leaves during grain growth

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Welbank, P. J., Witts, K. J. and Thorne, G. N. 1968. Effect of radiation and temperature on efficiency of cereal leaves during grain growth. Annals of Botany. 32 (1), pp. 79-95. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a084201

Growth, development, and yield of spring wheat in artificial climates

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Thorne, G. N., Ford, M. A. and Watson, D. J. 1968. Growth, development, and yield of spring wheat in artificial climates. Annals of Botany. 32 (2), pp. 425-446. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a084219

Effect of CO2 Concentration on Growth of Sugar-beet, Barley, Kale, and Maize

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Ford, M. A. and Thorne, G. N. 1967. Effect of CO2 Concentration on Growth of Sugar-beet, Barley, Kale, and Maize. Annals of Botany. 31 (4), pp. 629-644. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a084168

Photosynthesis of ears and flag leaves of wheat and barley

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Thorne, G. N. 1965. Photosynthesis of ears and flag leaves of wheat and barley. Annals of Botany. 29 (115), pp. 317-329.

Physiological aspects of grain yield in cereals

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Thorne, G. N. 1965. Physiological aspects of grain yield in cereals. Proceedings - Easter School in Agricultural Science, University of Nottingham. 12, pp. 88-105.

Varietal Differences in Photosynthesis of Ears and Leaves of Barley

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Thorne, G. N. 1963. Varietal Differences in Photosynthesis of Ears and Leaves of Barley . Annals of Botany. 27 (1), pp. 155-174. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a083829

Distribution of Dry Matter between Ear and Shoot of Plumage Archer and Proctor Barley grown in the Field

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Thorne, G. N. 1963. Distribution of Dry Matter between Ear and Shoot of Plumage Archer and Proctor Barley grown in the Field. Annals of Botany. 27 (106), pp. 245-252.

Survival of tillers and distribution of dry matter between ear and shoot of barley varieties

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Thorne, G. N. 1962. Survival of tillers and distribution of dry matter between ear and shoot of barley varieties. Annals of Botany. 26 (101), pp. 37-54.

Effect of applying nitrogen to cereals in the spring or at ear emergence

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Thorne, G. N. 1962. Effect of applying nitrogen to cereals in the spring or at ear emergence. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 58 (1), pp. 89-96. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600008844

Effects of Age and Environment on Net Assimilation Rate of Barley

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Thorne, G. N. 1961. Effects of Age and Environment on Net Assimilation Rate of Barley . Annals of Botany. 25 (1), pp. 29-38. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a083729

Variations with Age in Net Assimilation Rate and other Growth Attributes of Sugar-beet, Potato, and Barley in a Controlled Environment: With two Figures in the Text

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Thorne, G. N. 1960. Variations with Age in Net Assimilation Rate and other Growth Attributes of Sugar-beet, Potato, and Barley in a Controlled Environment: With two Figures in the Text. Annals of Botany. 24 (3), pp. 356-371. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a083709

Photosynthesis of lamina and sheath of barley leaves

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Thorne, G. N. 1959. Photosynthesis of lamina and sheath of barley leaves. Annals of Botany. 23 (3), pp. 365-370. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a083664

Factors affecting uptake of radioactive phosphorus by leaves and its translocation to other parts of the plant

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Thorne, G. N. 1958. Factors affecting uptake of radioactive phosphorus by leaves and its translocation to other parts of the plant. Annals of Botany. 22 (3), pp. 381-398. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aob.a083619

Application of an April top-dressing of nitrogen to winter wheat in a spray with 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid

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Thorne, G. N. 1957. Application of an April top-dressing of nitrogen to winter wheat in a spray with 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 48 (3), pp. 266-272. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600031622

The effect of applying a nutrient in leaf sprays on the absorption of the same nutrient by the roots

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Thorne, G. N. 1957. The effect of applying a nutrient in leaf sprays on the absorption of the same nutrient by the roots. Journal of Experimental Botany. 8 (3), pp. 401-412. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/8.3.401

Field experiments on uptake of nitrogen from leaf sprays by sugar beet

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Thorne, G. N. and Watson, D. J. 1956. Field experiments on uptake of nitrogen from leaf sprays by sugar beet. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 47 (1), pp. 12-22. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600039721

The effect of organophosphorus insecticidal sprays on the growth and phosphorus content of brussels sprouts

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Thorne, G. N. 1956. The effect of organophosphorus insecticidal sprays on the growth and phosphorus content of brussels sprouts. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 44 (3), pp. 499-505. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1956.tb02144.x

Interactions of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium supplied in Leaf Sprays or in Fertilizer added to the Soil

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Thorne, G. N. 1955. Interactions of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium supplied in Leaf Sprays or in Fertilizer added to the Soil. Journal of Experimental Botany. 6 (1), pp. 20-42. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/6.1.20

Nutrient uptake from leaf sprays by crops

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Thorne, G. N. 1955. Nutrient uptake from leaf sprays by crops. Field Crop Abstracts.

The effect on yield and leaf area of wheat of applying nitrogen as a top-dressing in April or in sprays at ear emergence

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Thorne, G. N. and Watson, D. J. 1955. The effect on yield and leaf area of wheat of applying nitrogen as a top-dressing in April or in sprays at ear emergence. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 46 (4), pp. 449-456. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185960004051X

Absorption of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from nutrient sprays by leaves

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Thorne, G. N. 1954. Absorption of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from nutrient sprays by leaves. Journal of Experimental Botany. 5 (1), pp. 37-48. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/5.1.37

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