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Research Article

Co-occurrence and abundance of pollinators and pests in horticultural systems in Africa using an integrated Earth observation-based approach

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Article: 2347068 | Received 01 Sep 2023, Accepted 21 Apr 2024, Published online: 09 May 2024

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