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Pipeon pea seedlings were grown in sand culture using Hoagland solution with four levels of potassium. All measurements were made up to 37-day old seedlings. The influence of potassium nutrition on stomatal behaviour, transpiration rate and leaf water potential were observed and results are reported here.
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Rao, K.V., Rao, K.x.M. Influence of potassium nutrition on stomatal behaviour, transpiration rate and leaf water potential of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) in sand culture. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 92, 323–330 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03053012
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