Variable pressure scanning electron microscopy (VPSEM) and atomic absorption spectrometer characterization of Zea mays (Maydis stigma) hairs

• Main Authors: Wan Rosli, W. I., Jasmine, K., Mohsin, S. S. J., Farid, C. G.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Microscopy Society Malaysia 2010
• Subjects: RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine; TP368-456 Food processing and manufacture
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/32939/1/wan_is_MMS_muha_1.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/32939/; http://www.msm.org.my/index.php/com-admintools/journal/119-malaysian-journal-of-microscopy-volume-4
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

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