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The genetics and biochemical characterization of sterility mutants inNeurospora crassa

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Vigfusson, N.V., Walker, D.G., Islam, M.S. et al. The genetics and biochemical characterization of sterility mutants inNeurospora crassa . Folia Microbiol 16, 166–196 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02884207

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