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The effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on the specific gravity, ascorbic acid content and chipping quality of potato tubers

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  1. Iowa State University, USA

    A. H. Teich (Graduate student)

  2. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg 19, Canada

    J. A. Menzies (Associate Professor)

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Contribution No. 80 from The Plant Science Dept., University of Manitoba, Winnipeg 19, Canada. Condensation of a thesis submitted to the Graduate School, University of Manitoba, by A. H. Teich, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science in Agriculture.

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Teich, A.H., Menzies, J.A. The effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on the specific gravity, ascorbic acid content and chipping quality of potato tubers. American Potato Journal 41, 169–173 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02855319

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