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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
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Study on the reduction of NH3 volatilization from broiler litter through the promotion of nitrification

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Pages 549-556 | Received 29 Sep 2006, Published online: 22 Mar 2007

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