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Soil & Crop Sciences

Occurrence, distribution, and management experiences of rice (Oryza sativa L.) major diseases and pests in Ethiopia: a review

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Article: 2300558 | Received 19 Jul 2023, Accepted 26 Dec 2023, Published online: 18 Jan 2024

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