Identification and characterization of a novel thermostable pyrethroid-hydrolyzing enzyme isolated through metagenomic approach

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pyrethroid pesticides are broad-spectrum pest control agents in agricultural production. Both agricultural and residential usage is continuing to grow, leading to the development of insecticide resistance in the pest and toxic effect...

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Main Authors: Fan Xinjiong, Liu Xiaolong, Huang Rui, Liu Yuhuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
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Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/11/1/33