Degradation of Starch–Poly(β-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-β-Hydroxyvalerate) Bioplastic in Tropical Coastal Waters

S. H. Imam; S. H. Gordon; R. L. Shogren; T. R. Tosteson; N. S. Govind; R. V. Greene

doi:10.1128/AEM.65.2.431-437.1999

DOI: 10.1128/AEM.65.2.431-437.1999

Article Information

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.65.2.431-437.1999

PubMed

9925564

Published By

American Society for Microbiology Journals

History

Received August 17, 1998
Accepted November 12, 1998
Published online February 1, 1999.

Author Information

S. H. Imam¹,
S. H. Gordon¹,
R. L. Shogren²,
T. R. Tosteson³,
N. S. Govind³ and
R. V. Greene¹ *

Biopolymer Research Unit¹ and
Plant Polymer Research Unit,² National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Peoria, Illinois 61604, and
Marine Science Station, University of Puerto Rico, Isla Magueyes, Lajas, Puerto Rico 00667³

↵* Corresponding author. Mailing address: Biopolymer Research Unit, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1815 N. University St., Peoria, IL 61604. Phone: (309) 681-6591. Fax: (309) 681-6689. E-mail: bprvg{at}mail.ncaur.usda.gov.

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