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Original Articles

Effect of Treated Wastewater Irrigation on Plant Growth and Biological Activity in Three Soil Types

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Pages 1163-1180 | Received 27 Mar 2010, Accepted 17 Jul 2011, Published online: 18 Apr 2012

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