Microbiota and Physicochemical Analysis on Traditional Kocho Fermentation Enhancer to Reduce Losses (Gammaa) in the Highlands of Ethiopia |
Dibaba, Adane Hailu
(Department of Biology, Ambo University)
Tuffa, Ashenafi Chaka (Department of Energy and Technology, Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences) Gebremedhin, Endrias Zewdu (Department of Veterinary Science, Ambo University) Nugus, Gerbaba Guta (Department of Public Health, Ambo University) Gebresenbet, Girma (Department of Energy and Technology, Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences) |
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