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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
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Microbiological Aspects of Humid Husk Composting

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Pages 645-661 | Received 12 Dec 2002, Published online: 06 Feb 2007

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