African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Biodegradation study of γ-hexachlorocyclohexane using selected bacteria isolated from agricultural soil

Rochika Pannu*
  • Rochika Pannu*
  • Department of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Chhoturam University of Science and Technology, Sonepat, Haryana-131039, India.
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Dharmender Kumar
  • Dharmender Kumar
  • Department of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Chhoturam University of Science and Technology, Sonepat, Haryana-131039, India.
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  •  Received: 21 April 2014
  •  Accepted: 14 July 2014
  •  Published: 03 September 2014

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