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Utilization of Brandy Industry Waste for Soil Amelioration and Plant Nutrient Enhancement

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|Jun 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/agri-2024-0011 | Journal eISSN: 1338-4376 | Journal ISSN: 0551-3677
Language: English
Page range: 151 - 163
Submitted on: Feb 8, 2025
Accepted on: Apr 17, 2025
Published on: Jun 26, 2025
Published by: National Agricultural and Food Centre
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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