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Biodegradation and utilization of monomethyl sulfate by specialized methylotrophs

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Ghisalba, O., Küenzi, M. Biodegradation and utilization of monomethyl sulfate by specialized methylotrophs. Experientia 39, 1257–1263 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01990363

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