Using conventional microtiter plate technology for the automation of microbiological testing of drinking water

Journal of Rapid Methods and Automation in Microbiology

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 193-207

  Walser, P E ^a  

^a Chemisches Lab Kantons Graubunden   (Switzerland)

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EID: 0034363683     PISSN: 10603999     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4581.2000.tb00217.x     Document Type: Article

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