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Bhowmik, P.K., Dris, R. (2004). Enzymes and Quality Factors of Fruits and Vegetables. In: Dris, R., Jain, S.M. (eds) Production Practices and Quality Assessment of Food Crops. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-2534-3_1

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