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Author(s): Harsha S, Karthik S, Ravindra K N, Giresha A S

Email(s): asgiresha@gmail.com

Address: Harsha S1, Karthik S1, Ravindra K N2, Giresha A S1*
1Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be) University, JC Road, 34, 1st Cross Rd, Near Ravindra Kalakshetra, Sampangi Rama Nagara, Sudhama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 560027.
2Department of Botany, Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangotri, Mysuru 570 006, India.
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Published In:   Conference Proceeding, Proceeding of ICONS-2024

Year of Publication:  July, 2025

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