The plastome of Melocactus glaucescens Buining & Brederoo reveals unique evolutionary features and loss of essential tRNA genes.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00425-022-03841-2
Abstract: MAIN CONCLUSION The plastome of Melocactus glaucescens shows unique rearrangements, IR expansion, and unprecedented gene losses in Cactaceae. Our data indicate tRNA import from the cytosol to the plastids in this species. Cactaceae represents one… read more here.
Keywords: melocactus glaucescens; trna genes; loss; evolution ... See more keywords
In vitro shoot production, morphological alterations and genetic instability of Melocactus glaucescens (Cactaceae), an endangered species endemic to eastern Brazil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2018.01.001
Abstract: Abstract Melocactus glaucescens is a cactus endemic to Brazil. In vitro shoot production represents a viable alternative to conventional propagation, since M. glaucescens grows slowly and requires about ten years to reach its reproductive phase.… read more here.
Keywords: melocactus glaucescens; vitro shoot; shoot production; shoot ... See more keywords