RNA polymerase II-dependent plant in vitro transcription systems

Plant Journal

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 185-188

  Zhu, Qun ^a  

^a SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES   (United States)

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EID: 0030483842     PISSN: 09607412     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-313X.1996.10020185.x     Document Type: Review

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