Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Ornamental Plants
Annual Reports and Research Reviews
2001

Special Circular 186-02


Tackling Heat Stress in Container Stock

Hannah Mathers,
The Ohio State University,
Horticulture and Crop Science

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