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Genetic Transmission, Heterosis, and Reciprocal Effects on Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity in F1 Apricot Populations

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mittklbg-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 3061-063X | Journal ISSN: 3061-0621
Language: English
Page range: 46 - 68
Submitted on: Nov 19, 2025
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