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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
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Biodegradation of 1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX)

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Pages 61-75 | Received 20 Aug 2003, Published online: 24 Jun 2011

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