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Study of Antimicrobial Properties of Fabrics Treated with Ocimum Sanctum L (tulsi) Extract as a Natural Active Agent

K. B. RavindraBapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology, Department of Textile Technology, Davangere, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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K. Murugesh BabuBapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology, Department of Textile Technology, Davangere, India
Pages 619-627 | Published online: 11 Aug 2016

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