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Seed-Borne Fungi of Forest Trees and Their Management – An Overview

M. D. Mehrotra and Arushi Mehrotra

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 23 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 78-97 | 2000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-8KZB51 | Cite this article

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Mehrotra, M.D. and Mehrotra, A., 2000. Seed-Borne Fungi of Forest Trees and Their Management – An Overview. Indian Journal of Forestry, 23(1), pp.78-97. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-8KZB51

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