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Changes in the major constituents ofManihot esculenta seeds during germination and growth

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    Frederick Nartey & Mette R. Andersen

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    Birger L. Møller

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Nartey, F., Møller, B.L. & Andersen, M.R. Changes in the major constituents ofManihot esculenta seeds during germination and growth. Econ Bot 28, 145–154 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02861980

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