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The Learning Facilitation Role of Agricultural Extension Workers in the Adoption of Integrated Pest Management by Tropical Fruit Growers in Thailand

Barry Elsey
&
Kittipong Sirichoti
Pages 167-180 | Published online: 25 Aug 2010

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