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Desmodesmus sp. JSC3

ABSTRACT: Enhanced carotenoid synthesis in a lutein-rich green microalga Desmodesmus sp. in association with photosynthetic performance

PROVIDER: PRJNA314373 | ENA |

REPOSITORIES: ENA

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	SRR3223373_1.fastq.gz	Fastqsanger.gz
	SRR3223373_2.fastq.gz	Fastqsanger.gz
	SRR3223374_1.fastq.gz	Fastqsanger.gz
	SRR3223374_2.fastq.gz	Fastqsanger.gz
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