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REVIEW] The Microbiology of Phosphorus Removal in Activated Sludge Processes-the Current State of Play
Robert J. Seviour , Simon McIlroy
Journal of Microbiology 2008;46(2):115-124.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-008-0051-0
Published online: June 11, 2008
Biotechnology Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria 3552, Australia
Corresponding author:  Robert J. Seviour , Tel: 61-3-5444-7459, 
Received: 20 February 2008   • Accepted: 18 March 2008
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