African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 809

Full Length Research Paper

A preliminary approach to halo sensitivity of sorghum cultivars

Ayaz Khan
  • Ayaz Khan
  • Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.
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Muhammad Ibrar
  • Muhammad Ibrar
  • Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.
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Ishtiaq Ahmad
  • Ishtiaq Ahmad
  • Govt. Degree College, Tangi, Charsadda, Pakistan.
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  •  Received: 29 July 2013
  •  Accepted: 28 November 2013
  •  Published: 31 January 2014

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