African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12506

Full Length Research Paper

Ascorbic acid, β-carotene, total phenolic compound and microbiological quality of organic and conventional citrus and strawberry grown in Egypt

Hoda A. Khalil*
  • Hoda A. Khalil*
  • Department of Pomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Aflaton street, 21545-El Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Shimaa M. Hassan
  • Shimaa M. Hassan
  • Department of Vegetable, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria, Egypt.
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  •  Received: 19 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 12 January 2015
  •  Published: 28 January 2015

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