6th International Conference on Vetiver (ICV6)Da Nang, Vietnam. May 5-8th 2015 
PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS 

BIO ENGINEERING

CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

OTHER APPLICATIONS

PHOTO CONTEST

POSTER

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

SOCIO ECONOMICS

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

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CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS

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Conference Field Trip On Friday 8 May 2015

 

 

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Post Conference Field Trip From 9-11 May 2015

 

 

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ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION

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PHOTO CONTEST

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RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Alt Tolerance Evaluation Of Selected-Vetiver Under Saline Soil

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Effects Of Vetiver Cultivated And Incorporated Into
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