Enzymes As Biomarkers for Organic Pollutant Degradation in the Waste Stabilization Ponds

Indian Journal of Environmental Health

Volumn 40, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 277-285

  Hosetti, B B ^a   Jeba Kumar, J P P ^a  

^a MANGALORE UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Biodegradation; Biomarker; Organic pollutant; Waste stabilization ponds

Indexed keywords

EID: 0010784805     PISSN: 0367827X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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