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+# B.subtilis-GFP
+
+GFP expression experiments in B.subtilis
+
+ | 
+----------------- | ----------------- 
+**strain**        | ?
+**synonyms**      | ?
+**parents**       | ?
+**obtained from** | ?
+**owner**         | jtl
+
+### Genotype
+
+TODO
+
+### Phenotype
+
+TODO
+
+### Comments
+
+TODO
+
+### References
+
+- TODO
+