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    J. M. Lutz (Physiologist), R. C. Wright (Physiologist) & A. D. Edgar (Agricultural Engineer)

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Lutz, J.M., Wright, R.C. & Edgar, A.D. Research on harvesting, transportation and storage of potatoes—A review of recent literature. American Potato Journal 25, 437–445 (1948). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02879272

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