Antifungal activity and synergistic effects of thyme, cinnamon, rosemary and marjoram essential oils in combination, against apple rot fungi

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بی نام، 1394 . آمارنامه محصولات باغی ایران. اداره کل آمار و اطلاعات کشاورزی

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