Liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry analysis of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in polish honey
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2026-0046 | Journal eISSN: 2450-8608 (formerly 2300-3235)
Language: English
Submitted on: Mar 2, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 21, 2026
Published on: Aug 27, 2026
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
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