Physico-chemical Characteristics of used Plug Media and its Effect on Growth Response of Tomato and Cucumber Seedlings |
Byun, Hyo-Jeung
(Dongbangagro Co., LTD.)
Kim, Young Shik (Department of Plant Science and Technology, Sangmyung University) Kang, Ho-Min (Department of Horticulture, Kangwon National University) Kim, Il Seop (Department of Horticulture, Kangwon National University) |
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