The Influence of Microbial Biostimulators on the Yield and Economic Profitability of Sustainable Production of Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.)
By: Marija BAJAGIĆ, Biljana ŠEVIĆ, Robert RADIŠIĆ and Goga MARIA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0185 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
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Published on: Jul 21, 2026
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