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This chapter provides basic safety information required when handling fungal cultures and when performing the procedures outlined in this manual. Several topics are discussed including routine precautions when working with fungal organisms.
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Cliffe, F.E. (2013). Safety Norms and Regulations in Handling Fungal Specimens. In: Gupta, V., Tuohy, M., Ayyachamy, M., Turner, K., O’Donovan, A. (eds) Laboratory Protocols in Fungal Biology. Fungal Biology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2356-0_1
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