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One possible means of controlling microbial decomposition is through inactivation of the extracellular enzymes involved (Siu, 1951). This possibility was investigated for cellulose decomposition (Reese and Mandels, 1957). The conclusion reached Was that it requires more of the inhibitor to inactivate the degrading enzymes than it does to kill the organism.
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Reese, E.T., Mandels, M. (1960). Gluconolactone as an Inhibitor of Carbohydrases. In: Developments in Industrial Microbiology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-5073-4_23
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