Research Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2021
Volume: 16
Issue: 4
Page No. 22 - 26

Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Pumpkin (Cucurbit sp.) Seed and Fruit Pulp Oil Extracts

Authors : Doyzer Mohammed, Zekeria Yusuf, Mulugeta Desta, Sewnet Mengistu, Jemal Tenishu, Sultan Seyida and Desta Dugasa

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