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Parameters Regulating Microorganism Properties and Influencing Soil Remediation Potential

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2026-0012 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8837 | Journal ISSN: 1691-5208
Language: English
Page range: 174 - 184
Submitted on: Mar 18, 2025
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Accepted on: Sep 3, 2025
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Published on: Feb 22, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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