Screening and identification of p,p′-DDT degrading soil isolates

Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology

Volumn 30, Issue SUPPL. 1, 2008, Pages 103-110

  Sonkong, Kanoknit ^a   Prasertsan, Poonsuk ^a   Sobhon, Vorasan ^a  

^a PRINCE OF SONGKLA UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Biodegradation; p,p DDT; Soil isolates; Staphylococcus

Indexed keywords

EID: 48249145825     PISSN: 01253395     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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