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Cryopreservation and Freeze-Drying of Fungi

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Many aspects of mycology today necessitate living cultures. Traditional taxonomy is being supplemented by molecular biological techniques often requiring growing organisms. The need to keep particular strains for confirmation of results, further studies, and as references is well established.

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  1. Genetic Resources Collection, International Mycological Institute, Egham, Surrey, UK

    Jacqueline A. Kolkowski & David Smith

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  1. The Windermere Laboratory, Institute of Freshwater Ecology, Cumbria, UK

    John G. Day

  2. Acer Environmental, Cheshire, UK

    Michael W. Pennington

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Kolkowski, J.A., Smith, D. (1995). Cryopreservation and Freeze-Drying of Fungi. In: Day, J.G., Pennington, M.W. (eds) Cryopreservation and Freeze-Drying Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology™, vol 38. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1385/0-89603-296-5:49

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