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Glycosphingolipids as a Possible Signature of Microbial Communities in Activated Sludge and the Potential Contribution of Fungi to Wastewater Treatment under Cold Conditions

Junichi TSUGEThe United Graduate School of Agriculture Sciences, Iwate University;Junior College of Sapporo Otani University
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Hiroko HIRATSUKADepartment of Agricultural and Life Science, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
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Hisashi KAMIMIYADepartment of Agricultural and Life Science, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
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Hirofumi NOZAKIDepartment of Agricultural and Life Science, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
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Yasunori KUSHIThe United Graduate School of Agriculture Sciences, Iwate University;Department of Agricultural and Life Science, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Pages 2667-2674 | Received 13 May 2008, Accepted 03 Jul 2008, Published online: 22 May 2014

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