Cuttings Of Navajo Globe Willow
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Aiming at improvement of living conditions in refugee camps in the desert or drylands, drought tolerance of trees grown from cuttings is studied. Cuttings of the Navajo Globe Willow are most welcome. They will improve the standards of living of the refugees.
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