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An International Journal on Fungal Biology
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Research Article

Biocontrol efficacy of atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus strains against aflatoxin contamination in peanut field in Guangdong province, South China

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Pages 143-152 | Received 15 Jun 2021, Accepted 04 Sep 2021, Published online: 06 Oct 2021

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