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Original Articles

Nucleotide Sequences and Organization of the Genes for Carotovoricin (Ctv) from Erwinia carotovora Indicate That Ctv Evolved from the Same Ancestor as Salmonella typhi Prophage

Kazuteru YAMADALaboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
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Morihiko HIROTALaboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
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Yoshiko NIIMILaboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
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Hoa Anh NGUYENLaboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
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Yoshiyuki TAKAHARAChemical Research Center, Central Glass Co., Ltd.
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Yoshiyuki KAMIOLaboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
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Jun KANEKOLaboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
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Pages 2236-2247 | Received 03 Apr 2006, Accepted 25 May 2006, Published online: 22 May 2014

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