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Predicting Root Spread From Trunk Diameter and Branch Spread

Edward F. Gllman
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF) April 1988, 14 (4) 85-89; DOI: https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1988.021
Edward F. Gllman
Assistant Professor, Ornamental Horticulture Department. University of Florida, I FAS, Gainesville, FL 32611
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