Salak Agroforestry System in Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

Salak Agroforestry System in Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 170 p.

Publisher FAO ;

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Category Other document

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Language English

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