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Variety characteristics and maize adoption in Honduras

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  • Sain, G.

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  • Hintze, L. H. & Renkow, M. & Sain, G., 2003. "Variety characteristics and maize adoption in Honduras," Agricultural Economics, Blackwell, vol. 29(3), pages 307-317, December.
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