Mitochondrial Phylogenomics of Cuscuta (Convolvulaceae) Reveals a Potentially Functional Horizontal Gene Transfer from the Host
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DOI: 10.1093/gbe/evac091
Abstract: Abstract Horizontal gene transfers (HGTs) from host or other organisms have been reported in mitochondrial genomes of parasitic plants. Genes transferred in this fashion have usually been found nonfunctional. Several examples of HGT from the… read more here.
Keywords: horizontal gene; mitochondrial phylogenomics; cuscuta convolvulaceae; host ... See more keywords
Mitochondrial Phylogenomics Resolves the Global Spread of Higher Termites, Ecosystem Engineers of the Tropics
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DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msw253
Abstract: The higher termites (Termitidae) are keystone species and ecosystem engineers. They have exceptional biomass and play important roles in decomposition of dead plant matter, in soil manipulation, and as the primary food for many animals,… read more here.
Keywords: mitochondrial phylogenomics; phylogenomics resolves; ecosystem engineers; higher termites ... See more keywords