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Naruenat Chairungsee1, Frederic Gay2, Philippe Thaler2

  • 1Office of Agricultural Research and Development Region 1 Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Hevea brasiliensisThailandfield rhizotronsfine root dynamicsfine root productionroot elongation rateseasonal climatic variationssoil water content

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