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Land use, vegetation and Soil factors in South­West nigeria: A new Approach

1968; Wiley; Volume: 9; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/apv.92001

2638-4825

R. P. Moss,

Plant Ecology and Soil Science

Pacific ViewpointVolume 9, Issue 2 p. 107-127 ArticleFree Access Land use, vegetation and Soil factors in South­West nigeria: A new Approach R. P. Moss, R. P. Moss Lecturer in Geography, the University of Birmingham, U.K.Search for more papers by this author R. P. Moss, R. P. Moss Lecturer in Geography, the University of Birmingham, U.K.Search for more papers by this author First published: 01 September 1968 https://doi.org/10.1111/apv.92001Citations: 10AboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1Baeyens, J., 1938. 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