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Volume 16 Shrublands: Wildlands and Wildlife Habitats Article 19

2011

Influence of Plant Invasion on Seed Chemistry of Winterfat, Green Influence of Plant Invasion on Seed Chemistry of Winterfat, Green

Rabbitbrush, Freckled Milkvetch, Indian Ricegrass and Cheatgrass Rabbitbrush, Freckled Milkvetch, Indian Ricegrass and Cheatgrass

Robert R. Blank

Tye Morgan

Fay Allen

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