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Diversity and significance of Burkholderia species occupying diverse ecological niches.
Environmental microbiology - 1 Sept 2003
Coenye Tom, Vandamme Peter
Abstract excerpt
Members of the genus Burkholderia are versatile organisms that occupy a surprisingly wide range of ecological niches. These bacteria are exploited for biocontrol, bioremediation and plant growth promotion purposes, but safety issues regarding human infections, especially in cystic fibrosis patients, have not been solved. This minireview gives an overview of the taxonomic and ecological diversity of the genus with...
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