Biotechnology Research and Applications (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by Springer, Dordrecht, 2011

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Title
Biotechnology Research and Applications (Paperback)
Author
J. Gavora
Publisher
Springer, Dordrecht
Publication year
2011
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
940107111X
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9789401071116

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