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Biotoxic effects of copper on ureide metabolism of pigeon pea

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    D. S. Reddy, G. Reddy & H. Polasa

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Reddy, D.S., Reddy, G. & Polasa, H. Biotoxic effects of copper on ureide metabolism of pigeon pea. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 54, 884–891 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00197974

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