Rhizosphere soil sampling for the isolation of micromycetes with antibacterial and antifungal activity
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This paper describes the appropriate procedures for rhizosphere soil sampling, emphasizing the importance of proper sample collection, handling, and transportation for the isolation of micromycetes with antibacterial and antifungal activity.
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