Isolation of Serratia marcescens SR1 as a Source of Chitinase Having Potentiality of Using as a Biocontrol Agent

Indian Journal of Microbiology

Volumn 51, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 247-250

  Parani, K ^a   Shetty, G P ^a   Saha, B K ^a  

^a Multiplex Biotech Private Limited   (India)

Author keywords

Chitinase enzyme; Colloidal chitin; Plant pathogens; Serratia marcescens

Indexed keywords

SERRATIA MARCESCENS;

EID: 79960044253     PISSN: 00468991     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12088-011-0065-x     Document Type: Article

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