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Research Article

Impact of extraction techniques and process optimization on antioxidant and antibacterial potential of Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract

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Pages 909-926 | Received 21 Apr 2024, Accepted 24 Jun 2024, Published online: 07 Jul 2024

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