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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 22, 2006 - Issue 5
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Antifouling potential of cyanobacteria: a mini-review

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Pages 317-327 | Received 23 Mar 2006, Accepted 14 Aug 2006, Published online: 25 Jan 2007

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