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Effect of flow rate on water quality parameters and plant growth of water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) in an aquaponic recirculating system

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Pages 19-28 | Received 07 Sep 2008, Accepted 08 Mar 2009, Published online: 03 Aug 2012

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