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Phytochemical characterization and antioxidant properties of baby-leaf watercress produced under organic production system

Caracterización fitoquímica y propiedades antioxidantes de brotes de berros producidas bajo el sistema de producción ecológica

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Pages 343-351 | Received 18 Sep 2012, Accepted 18 Jan 2013, Published online: 20 May 2013

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