Conservation and Loss of a Putative Iron Utilization Gene Cluster among Genotypes of <i>Aspergillus flavus</i>
Iron is an essential component for growth and development. Despite relative abundance in the environment, bioavailability of iron is limited due to oxidation by atmospheric oxygen into insoluble ferric iron. Filamentous fungi have developed diverse pathways to uptake and use iron. In the current stu...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/1/137 |