Organic matter mineralization with the reduction of ferric iron: A review

Geomicrobiology Journal

Volumn 5, Issue 3-4, 1987, Pages 375-399

  Lovley, Derek R ^a  

^a U S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY   (United States)

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EID: 79960926094     PISSN: 01490451     EISSN: 15210529     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01490458709385975     Document Type: Article

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