Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780321897398
Author: Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, David A. Stahl, Thomas Brock
Publisher: PEARSON
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What is the crystalline protein made by Bacillus thuringiensis and what is its significance to agriculture?
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
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