African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6859

Full Length Research Paper

Phytochemicals (phenolic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids) contribution to the feeding value of mulberry (Morus spp.) for rabbits

Q. R. Hou
  • Q. R. Hou
  • School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212018, China.
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W. G. Zhao
  • W. G. Zhao
  • School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212018, China.
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T. Chen
  • T. Chen
  • School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212018, China.
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L. Li
  • L. Li
  • School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212018, China.
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  •  Received: 18 September 2018
  •  Accepted: 08 November 2018
  •  Published: 20 December 2018

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