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Maintenance of the Microcosm N-System

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In this chapter, the procedures for maintaining and managing a standard microcosm (N-system) and the cultivar installation and cultivation methods introduced in this book are described. The characteristics of microorganisms in the microcosm are also described.

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Shibata, Ki., Kakazu, K., Ruike, K., Murakami, K., Suzuki, R. (2020). Maintenance of the Microcosm N-System. In: Inamori, Y. (eds) Microcosm Manual for Environmental Impact Risk Assessment . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6798-4_3

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