Biological control of salvinia molesta in some areas of moremi game reserve, botswana

African Journal of Aquatic Science

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 152-155

  Naidu, K C ^a   Muzila, I ^a   Tyolo, I ^a   Katorah, G ^a  

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EID: 20344394318     PISSN: 16085914     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2989/160859100780177820     Document Type: Article

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