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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
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Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of monofloral bee pollen

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Pages 133-138 | Received 31 Jan 2012, Published online: 10 Jan 2013

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