Analysis of microbial adaptation at enzyme level for enhancing biodegradation rate of BTX

Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering

Volumn 19, Issue 5, 2002, Pages 780-782

  Yeomt, Sung Ho ^a   Yoo, Young Je ^a  

^a Seoul National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Biodegradation; BTX; Catechol 1,2 dioxygenase; Enzyme induction; Microbial adaptation

Indexed keywords

EID: 23844458775     PISSN: 02561115     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/bf02706967     Document Type: Article

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