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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Effect of different types of organic fertilizers on the chemical properties and enzymatic activities of an Oxisol under intensive cultivation of vegetables for 4 years

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Pages 587-599 | Received 03 Sep 2007, Accepted 23 Jan 2008, Published online: 21 Dec 2010

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