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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 28, 2012 - Issue 3
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Spectrophotometric color measurement for early detection and monitoring of greening on granite buildings

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Pages 329-338 | Received 12 Jan 2012, Accepted 01 Mar 2012, Published online: 28 Mar 2012

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