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Induction of Green Globular Bodies and Plantlet Regeneration in Adiantum trapeziforme

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/johr-2026-0003 | Journal eISSN: 2353-3978 | Journal ISSN: 2300-5009
Language: English
Submitted on: Mar 1, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 1, 2026
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Published on: Mar 17, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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