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Chemical characterization of palm kernel (Elaeis guineensis Jackqu) oil 棕榈仁油（Elaeis guineensis Jackqu）的化学特征

Open journal of plant science Pub Date : 2024-01-24 DOI: 10.17352/ojps.000058

Abel Otache Monday, O. B. Abogunrin-Olafisoye, Priscilla Afitijagun Iyabo, Iyabo Afitijagun, Justina Ajiboluwa Akpomejevwe

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