Metagenomic Analysis of Novel Lignocellulose-Degrading Enzymes from Higher Termite Guts Inhabiting Microbes
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Nimchua, Thidarat
(Enzyme Technology Laboratory, Bioresources Technology Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC))
Thongaram, Taksawan (Enzyme Technology Laboratory, Bioresources Technology Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)) Uengwetwanit, Tanaporn (Enzyme Technology Laboratory, Bioresources Technology Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)) Pongpattanakitshote, Somchai (Enzyme Technology Laboratory, Bioresources Technology Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)) Eurwilaichitr, Lily (Enzyme Technology Laboratory, Bioresources Technology Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)) |
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