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Leaf Analysis in Citrus: Developments in Analytical Techniques

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The complexity and sophistication of instruments for plant tissue analysis continues to advance, both in research laboratory grade instruments as well as for field use. These advances are seen in direct measurement of nutrients and trace elements, as well as indirect measurement, especially as statistical approaches improve through modeling of relationships between direct and indirect methods. This chapter has given an overview of recent advances, often using review articles followed by selected applications to citrus leaf analysis, but also offering other venues for using these analytical tools to aid both research and precision citrus management.

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The authors extend their appreciation to S.S. Shukla and S. Barkataky for their assistance with manuscript preparation.

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  1. Soil and Water Science Department, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida, 2685 State Rd 29 North, Immokalee, FL, 34142, USA

    E. A. Hanlon & K. T. Morgan

  2. Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, 1038 McCarty Hall, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA

    T. A. Obreza

  3. Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, 171 McCarty Hall, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0290, USA

    R. Mylavarapu

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Hanlon, E.A., Morgan, K.T., Obreza, T.A., Mylavarapu, R. (2012). Leaf Analysis in Citrus: Developments in Analytical Techniques. In: Srivastava, A. (eds) Advances in Citrus Nutrition. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4171-3_6

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