Nitrogenase genes in PCR and RT-PCR reagents : implications for studies of diversity of functional genes

Studies of the diversity of microorganisms in the environment have been facilitated by use of PCR and reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR). Inhibition of the PCR by complex sample matrices and low abundance of some target microorganisms require the use of high-sensitivity amplification procedures, inv...

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Veröffentlicht in:BioTechniques. - 1991. - 35(2003), 5 vom: 06. Nov., Seite 996-1002, 1004-5
1. Verfasser: Zehr, Jonathan P (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Crumbliss, Lori L, Church, Matthew J, Omoregie, Enoma O, Jenkins, Bethany D
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2003
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:BioTechniques
Schlagworte:Evaluation Study Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Technical Report Validation Study Journal Article Reagent Kits, Diagnostic Nitrogenase EC 1.18.6.1
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