Sterilization and inhibition of microbial activity in soil

Journal of Microbiological Methods

Volumn 26, Issue 1-2, 1996, Pages 53-59

  Trevors, J T ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH   (Canada)

Author keywords

Bacteria; Chemicals; Fumigation; Soil; Sterilization

Indexed keywords

CHLOROFORM; ETHYLENE OXIDE; MERCURIC CHLORIDE; METHYL BROMIDE; PROPYLENE OXIDE; SODIUM AZIDE;

ARTICLE; AUTOCLAVE; GAMMA RADIATION; HEATING; INFECTION CONTROL; INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION; METHODOLOGY; MICROWAVE RADIATION; NONHUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SOIL; SOIL MICROFLORA;

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS);

EID: 0030201102     PISSN: 01677012     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0167-7012(96)00843-3     Document Type: Article

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