Development of a promoter shutoff system in Aspergillus oryzae using a sorbitol-sensitive promoterFootnote

Abbreviations: PsorA, sorA promoter; PsorB, sorB promoter; DIC, differential interference contrast; CAoGD, comprehensive Aspergillus oryzae genome database; EGFP, enhanced green fluorescence protein.

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