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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
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Investigation on gene transfer from genetically modified corn (Zea mays L.) plants to soil bacteria

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Pages 590-599 | Received 05 Jan 2011, Published online: 04 Jul 2011

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