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Biological Agriculture & Horticulture
An International Journal for Sustainable Production Systems
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The Potential of Green Manures to Increase Soil Fertility and Maize Yields in Malawi

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Pages 121-130 | Received 05 Jun 2002, Accepted 29 Dec 2002, Published online: 24 Apr 2012

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