Relevance of cell physiology and genetic adaptability of biomining microorganisms to industrial processes

Biomining

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 177-198

  Rawlings, Douglas E ^a  

^a STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

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EID: 73949157719     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-34911-2_9     Document Type: Chapter

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