Study of the stimulating effect of Tribulus terrestris L. on honey productivity of bee colonies
By: Ivailo Hristakov
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Language: English
Page range: 14 - 25
Published on: Mar 28, 2026
Published by: Konstantin Preslavski University of Shumen
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