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An International Journal on Fungal Biology
Volume 14, 2023 - Issue 2
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Research Article

Antimicrobial properties and biotransforming ability of fungal endophytes from Ficus carica L. (Moraceae)

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Pages 108-132 | Received 10 Nov 2022, Accepted 28 Jan 2023, Published online: 17 Feb 2023

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