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Original Articles

δ2H, δ13C and δ18O from whole wood, α-cellulose and lignin methoxyl groups in Pinus sylvestris: a multi-parameter approach

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Pages 553-568 | Received 16 Sep 2014, Accepted 19 May 2015, Published online: 08 Jul 2015

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