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Total And Immobilized Enzymatic Activity Of Organic Materials Before And After Composting

J.L. MorenoDepartment of Soil and Water Conservation, CEBAS-CSIC, Murcia, Spain
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K. JindoDepartment of Soil and Water Conservation, CEBAS-CSIC, Murcia, Spain
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T. HernándezDepartment of Soil and Water Conservation, CEBAS-CSIC, Murcia, Spain
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C. GarcíaDepartment of Soil and Water Conservation, CEBAS-CSIC, Murcia, Spain
Pages 93-100 | Published online: 23 Jul 2013

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