This book is designed to be a comprehensive resource on sulfur in phototrophic organisms for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, beginning researchers and teachers in the area of photosynthesis, bacterial energy metabolism, biotechnology, plant nutrition, plant production and plant molecular physiology.
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Quick Answer. According to Diesel Power Magazine, the heaviest dump truck is the Caterpillar. It has a curb weight of 307 tons, a gross operating weight of 687.5 tons and a maximum capacity of 380 tons. It has 3,550 horsepower and a top speed, when fully loaded, of 42 miles per hour. Continue Reading.