Discussion of “Nondimensional Relationship for Root Water Uptake in Crops” by Vijay Shankar, Rao S. Govindaraju, C. S. P. Ojha, and K. S. Hari Prasa
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The Journal Chief Editor, Professor William Frederic Ritter, and the paper authors are appreciated, for their acceptance of criticisms and their noteworthy considerations of a few points raised through the discussion.
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Received: Apr 4, 2014
Accepted: Nov 17, 2014
Published online: May 11, 2015
Discussion open until: Oct 11, 2015
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