Studies on Mechanisms of Dehydration Postponement in Cassava Leaves under Short-term Soil Water Deficits
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) can produce a high crop yield even in an environment with irregular rains. This is mainly attributed to its abilities to maintain leaf area under drought conditions and rapidly regrow after rain. In this study, we investigated the mechanism of leaf maintenance unde...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
1999-01-01
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| Series: | Plant Production Science |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1626/pps.2.184 |