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

Hydrophobicity and specific biofilm features of Bacillus cereus spores subjected to pH stresses

Fadila Malek
  • Fadila Malek
  • Department of Biology, SNV-STU Faculty, University of Tlemcen, Algeria.
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  •  Received: 10 March 2016
  •  Accepted: 29 April 2016
  •  Published: 07 June 2016

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