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Dampness and mould

3 slices of white bread in plastic bags - a mould experiment.

After 12 days, there is no visible mould on the dry bread. Both the control and damp bread slices have considerable mould growth.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Published: 27 June 2016Size: 5.13 MB

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