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The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
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Protection of cells from salinity stress by extracellular polymeric substances in diatom biofilms

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Pages 987-998 | Received 05 May 2014, Accepted 28 Aug 2014, Published online: 30 Sep 2014

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