Molecular genetics of the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803: Principles and possible biotechnology applications

Journal of Applied Phycology

Volumn 8, Issue 4-5, 1996, Pages 263-273

  Vermaas, Wim ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

molecular biology; mutagenesis; photosynthesis; protein engineering; respiration; thylakoid membranes

Indexed keywords

CYANOBACTERIA; SYNECHOCYSTIS; SYNECHOCYSTIS SP.; SYNECHOCYSTIS SP. PCC 6803;

EID: 0030438409     PISSN: 09218971     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF02178569     Document Type: Article

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