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The actualities of apple breeding in Latvia Cover
By: Laila Ikase  
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Language: English
Page range: 39 - 43
Submitted on: Sep 15, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 8, 2025
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Published on: Dec 31, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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