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Review Article

Immunodetection of fungal and oomycete pathogens: Established and emerging threats to human health, animal welfare and global food security

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Pages 27-51 | Received 29 Jan 2013, Accepted 20 Mar 2013, Published online: 04 Jun 2013

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