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A proof of Lindner’s conjecture on embeddings of partial Steiner triple systems. (English) Zbl 1221.05029
Summary: The authors prove Lindner’s conjecture that any partial Steiner triple system of order $$u$$ can be embedded in a Steiner triple system of order $$v$$ if $$v \equiv 1,3 \pmod 6$$ and $$v \geq 2u+1$$.

##### MSC:
 05B07 Triple systems
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