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Genetics of Aspergillus

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Genetics and Biotechnology

Part of the book series: The Mycota ((MYCOTA,volume 2))

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Aspergillus nidulans is very suitable for genetic experiments and has been used extensively for genetic and metabolic studies. The basis for this work was laid in the 1950s by Pontecorvo et al. (1953) and has since been gradually extended, especially in Great Britain. In the past decade the genetics of the Aspergilli has received renewed attention by the development of protoplast techniques and host-vector systems.

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Bos, C.J., Swart, K. (1995). Genetics of Aspergillus . In: Kück, U. (eds) Genetics and Biotechnology. The Mycota, vol 2. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-10364-7_2

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