Psychrophilic microorganisms and their cold-active enzymes

Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volumn 17, Issue 5-6, 1996, Pages 432-437

  Brenchley, J E ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Biotechnology; Cold active enzymes; Extremophiles; Psychrophiles

Indexed keywords

ADAPTATION; BIOTECHNOLOGY; COLD TOLERANCE; ENZYME ACTIVITY; MICROORGANISM; REVIEW;

EID: 0030513148     PISSN: 13675435     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/bf01574774     Document Type: Article

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