Viable but non-culturable vibrio cholerae and related pathogens in the environment: Implications for release of genetically engineered microorganisms

Bio/Technology

Volumn 3, Issue 9, 1985, Pages 817-820

  Colwell, R R ^a   Brayton, P R ^a   Grimes, D J ^a   Roszak, D B ^a   Huq, S A ^a   Palmer, L M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

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EID: 84966196942     PISSN: 0733222X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/nbt0985-817     Document Type: Article

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