Seed Quality, Germinability and Initial Growth of Pterocarpus erinaceus (African Rosewood). How Important are Mother Tree Size, Source and Timing of Fruit Harvest? |
Tiika, Richard J.
(Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies)
Issifu, Hamza (Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies) Baatuuwie, Bernard Nuoleyeng (Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies) Nasare, Latif Iddrisu (Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies) Husseini, Rikiatu (Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies) |
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