Greetings,
In my new paper, I used fungal strains from my previous study, however if i cite the source of the strains as (authors, year), the reviewers can easily find the identity of the authors just by searching the names of the fungal strains.
Rather than citing the source of the strains as (authors, year), what if I write "the strains were provided by" and I cite my previous paper? the reason for doing so will also be explained in the cover letter.
Best regard.
You need to cite your previous paper, so that citations for your study increases. You are right, but that is the limitation of your work. You cannot hide.
If you write "the strains were provided by" then not just the reviewer, but the editor will also ask what the relation between your work is and one provided strain. Then you fall in tricky situation.
I would recommend be loyal and sincere.
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