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A RAPID method for the identification of biochemical mutants of Ustilago maydis has been devised. The method is suitable for sporing or non-mycelial micro-organisms which form discrete colonies on agar.
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HOLLIDAY, R. A New Method for the Identification of Biochemical Mutants of Micro-organisms. Nature 178, 987 (1956). https://doi.org/10.1038/178987a0
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