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Modulation of cannabis flower characteristics and THC through a biostimulant complex of molasses, Aloe vera extract, and fish-hydrolysate Cover

Modulation of cannabis flower characteristics and THC through a biostimulant complex of molasses, Aloe vera extract, and fish-hydrolysate

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|Jan 2026

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