Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22.7, Problem 2MQ
Why is the incomplete oxidation of ammonia useful in tertiary treatment of wastewater? What advantages does the anammox process have over classical wastewater treatments for N removal?
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
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