Grafting Techniques for Watermelon
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HS330

How to Cite

Cushman, Kent. 2007. “Grafting Techniques for Watermelon: HS1075/HS330, 10/2006”. EDIS 2007 (3). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs330-2006.

Abstract

HS-1075, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Kent Cushman, provides a brief description of four grafting techniques used for vine crops and a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of each. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2006.

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs330-2006
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References

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