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Abstract
This review examines interactions between DNA and soil with an emphasis on the persistence and stability of DNA in soil. The role of DNA in genetic transformation in soil microorganisms will also be discussed. In addition, a postulated mechanism for stabilization and elongation/assembly of primitive genetic material and the role of soil particles, salt concentrations, temperature cycling and crystal formation is examined.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8836436 DOI: 10.1007/bf00393564
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek ISSN: 0003-6072 Impact factor: 2.271