Phytochemical Screening and Toxicity of Lippia multiflora Moldenke, a Minor Aromatic Leafy Vegetable Consumed in Benin
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2349-8072,2349-8080
DOI: 10.20546/ijcrbp.2017.405.011