Eco-engineered rice-husk nanosilica enhances soil structural stability and reduces detachment capacity in paddy fields
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/johh-2026-0017 | Journal eISSN: 1338-4333 (formerly 0042-790X) | Journal ISSN: 0042-790X
Language: English
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Submitted on: Apr 24, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 17, 2026
Published on: Sep 5, 2026
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