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Biotechnology in the Food Industry

Bio/Technology volume 11, pages 895–902 (1993)Cite this article

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  1. technical consultant at Stratecon, 5215 Mountain View Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27104–5117

    Charles I. Beck

  2. molecular biologist at INEL, Office of Research and Technology Applications, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID, 83415–3810

    Thomas Ulrich

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