Genetic Transformation of Citrus sinensis L. with an antisense ACC oxidase Gene
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6. Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank the Graduate School,
Khon Kaen University for financial support, and the De-
partment of Biology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen
University for granting us permission to use the devices
necessary for the study.
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