Studies on the Oil Characteristics of Dacryodes Edulis Pulp and Seed

Discovery and Innovation

Volumn 14, Issue 1-2, 2002, Pages 20-24

  Ajayi, I A ^a   Oderinde, R A ^a  

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Author keywords

African pear (Dacryodes edulis); Oil characteristics proximate and physiochemical composition; Saponification values of pulp

Indexed keywords

EID: 0346045885     PISSN: 1015079X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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