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Original Articles

Radio Frequency Dielectric Properties of Bulk Canola Seeds under Different Temperatures, Moisture Contents, and Frequencies for Feasibility of Radio Frequency Disinfestation

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Pages 2746-2763 | Received 29 Aug 2014, Accepted 27 Jan 2015, Published online: 31 Jul 2015

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