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Biopesticide formulation, registration norms, and application for sustainable agriculture

Journal: Critical Insights in Agriculture

Publication: 2026-12-31 · Vol. 1 No. 1

DOI: 10.1080/29932106.2026.2670889

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Augustine Ebele Mbachu

Affiliation: Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University

ORCID: 0000-0001-6599-1173

Nancy Amalachukwu Mbachu

Affiliation: Department of Human Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University

ORCID: 0000-0002-7600-3537

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