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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
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Biodegradation of phthalate esters in polluted soil by using organic amendment

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Pages 419-425 | Received 12 Oct 2010, Published online: 24 May 2011

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