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Deciphering bioplastic production

Nature Biotechnology volume 24, pages 1227–1229 (2006)Cite this article

The genome sequence of a bioplastic producer opens new avenues for improving polyester biosynthesis.

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Figure 1: Systems biotechnology of PHA production in Ralstonia eutropha H16.

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