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Wang, S., Tang, J. (2004). Radio Frequency Post-Harvest Quarantine and Phytosanitary Treatments to Control Insect Pest in Fruits and Nuts. In: Dris, R., Jain, S.M. (eds) Production Practices and Quality Assessment of Food Crops. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-2535-1_2

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