Sexual development in Aspergillus nidulans

The Aspergilli: Genomics, Medical Aspects, Biotechnology, and Research Methods

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 279-299

  Han, Dong Min ^a   Chae, Keon Sang ^b   Han, Kap Hoon ^c  

^a Wonkwang University   (South Korea)

^b Chonbuk National University   (South Korea)

^c Woosuk University   (South Korea)

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DOI: 10.1201/9781420008517     Document Type: Chapter

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