Pectin-degrading enzymes: Polygalacturonase and pectin lyase

Methods to Study Litter Decomposition: A Practical Guide

Volumn , Issue , 2005, Pages 267-271

  Suberkropp, Keller ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA   (United States)

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EID: 84910635778     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1007/1-4020-3466-0_36     Document Type: Chapter

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