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Experimental approaches to the determination of acid phosphomonoesterase activity in soil

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Quantitative methods used in measurements of soil acid phosphomonoesterase (EC 3.1.3.2) activity which may find use in ecological monitoring are reviewed.

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Rejšek, K. Experimental approaches to the determination of acid phosphomonoesterase activity in soil. Folia Microbiol 39, 245–248 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02814657

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