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Effect of kaolin treatment on the infestation of ripening grapes with Forficula auricularia Cover

Effect of kaolin treatment on the infestation of ripening grapes with Forficula auricularia

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mittklbg-2024-0002 | Journal eISSN: 3061-063X | Journal ISSN: 3061-0621
Language: English
Page range: 17 - 21
Submitted on: Feb 12, 2024
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Published on: Jan 9, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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