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Sandmann, G. (2014). Carotenoids of Biotechnological Importance. In: Schrader, J., Bohlmann, J. (eds) Biotechnology of Isoprenoids. Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology, vol 148. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/10_2014_277
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