Chitinase-producing bacteria and their role in biocontrol
Chitin is an important component of the exteriors of insects and fungi. Upon degradation of chitin by a number of organisms, severe damage and even death may occur in pathogens and pests whose external surfaces contain this polymer. Currently, chemical fungicides and insecticides are the major means...
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| Language: | English |
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AIMS Press
2017-08-01
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| Series: | AIMS Microbiology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.aimspress.com/microbiology/article/1556/fulltext.html |