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Lee, M.D., Fairchild, A. (2006). Sample Preparation for PCR. In: Maurer, J. (eds) PCR Methods in Foods. Food Microbiology and Food Safety. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-31702-3_3

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