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Formidable yeasts stop bacterial bullying in ethanol plants

ORISE post-doctoral researcher Maulik Patel prepares for yeast for corn mash fermentation experiment. (Photo courtesy of Moses Martinez, ARS) / SOURCE: USDA ARS

August 27, 2024

BY USDA Agricultural Research Service

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