Biofilm prevention and control by dietary phytochemicals
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A. Borges, A. C. Abreu, J. Malheiro, M. J. Saavedra and M. Simões LEPAE-Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal CECAV-University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, Apartado 1013, 5001-801, Vila Real, Portugal Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, Apartado 1013, 5001-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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