Potential use of Malaysian rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) seed as food, feed and biofuel

International Food Research Journal

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 527-534

  Eka, H D ^a   Tajul Aris, Y ^a   Wan Nadiah, W A ^a  

^a Universiti Sains Malaysia   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Biofuel; Feed; Food; Potential use; Rubber seed

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; HEVEA BRASILIENSIS;

EID: 77956645922     PISSN: 19854668     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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