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Research Article

Molecular profiling and bioactive potential of an endophytic fungus Aspergillus sulphureus isolated from Sida acuta: a medicinal plant

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Pages 1623-1630 | Received 18 Mar 2016, Accepted 31 Mar 2017, Published online: 20 Apr 2017

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