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Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Response to Amino Acids Biostimulants Treatment under Organic Farming System Cover

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Response to Amino Acids Biostimulants Treatment under Organic Farming System

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ahr-2026-0006 | Journal eISSN: 1338-5259 | Journal ISSN: 1335-2563
Language: English
Page range: 47 - 54
Submitted on: Feb 24, 2026
Accepted on: Mar 17, 2026
Published on: May 18, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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