abiotic stresses (general) (  ) on watermelon (Citrullus lanatus ) - 1571765

abiotic stresses (general)

Host: watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai)
Descriptor: Stem(s)
Description: Watermelon transplant showing a slight split in the lower stem.  Stem splitting occurs when stem tissue is hardened off before tissue expansion has ceased.  This can be caused by sunburn or anything else that can harden off stem tissue prematurely. January 1996
Image type: Laboratory
Image view: Close-up
Image location: Imperial County, California, United States

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Name: Gerald Holmes
Organization: Valent USA Corporation
Country: United States

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Image Number: 1571765

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