Enumerating viruses in coral mucus.
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The distribution of viruses inhabiting the coral mucus remains undetermined, as there is no suitable standardized procedure for their separation from this organic matrix, principally owing to its viscosity and autofluorescence. Seven protocols were tested, and the most efficient separations were obtained from a chemical treatment requiring potassium citrate.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Applied and environmental microbiology
دوره 78 17 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012