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Characterization of a new entomopathogenic nematode

ABSTRACT: Steinernema borjomiensis n. sp. (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae), a new entomopathogenic nematode from Georgia

PROVIDER: PRJEB21897 | ENA |

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