The Potential of Mulberry (Morus alba) as a Fodder Crop: The Effect of Plant Maturity on Yield, Persistence and Nutrient Composition of Plant Fractions |
Saddul, D.
(Dept. of Animal Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Jelan, Z.A. (Dept. of Animal Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia) Liang, J.B. (Dept. of Animal Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia) Halim, R.A. (Department of Crop Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia) |
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