Genetic transformation of dinoflagellates (Amphidinium and Symbiodinium): Expression of GUS in microalgae using heterologous promoter constructs

Plant Journal

Volumn 13, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 427-435

  Ten Lohuis, Michael R ^a   Miller, David J ^a  

^a JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 0031884811     PISSN: 09607412     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-313X.1998.00040.x     Document Type: Article

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