Application of a modified sublimation method to screen for PAH-degrading microorganisms

Korean Journal of Microbiology

Volumn 46, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 109-111

  Kwon, Tae Hyung ^a   Kim, Jun Tae ^a   Kim, Jong Shik ^a  

^a Gyeongbuk Institute for Marine Bio Industry (GIMB)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

PAH degrading microorganisms; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH); Screening; Sublimation method

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); RHODOCOCCUS; STREPTOMYCES;

EID: 77955831309     PISSN: 04402413     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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