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Journal of Microencapsulation
Micro and Nano Carriers
Volume 22, 2005 - Issue 7
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Research Article

Viability analysis of alginate encapsulated micro-organisms using fluorescent stains

Tanya Pereira School of Science, Food and Horticulture, University of Western Sydney, Parramatta Campus, Penrith South, NSW, Australia
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Thomas J. Millar School of Science, Food and Horticulture, University of Western Sydney, Parramatta Campus, Penrith South, NSW, Australia
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Dr Jo-Anne Chuck School of Science, Food and Horticulture, University of Western Sydney, Parramatta Campus, Penrith South, NSW, Australia
Pages 787-792 | Received 24 Mar 2005, Accepted 12 Jun 2005, Published online: 08 Oct 2008

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