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Effect of eucalyptus on blue and green water availability and discharge in the tropical highlands: An interpretation of available literature Cover

Effect of eucalyptus on blue and green water availability and discharge in the tropical highlands: An interpretation of available literature

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/johh-2023-0020 | Journal eISSN: 1338-4333 | Journal ISSN: 0042-790X
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