Identification, characterization and distribution of transposable elements in the flax (<it>Linum usitatissimum</it> L.) genome

Identification, characterization and distribution of transposable elements in the flax (<it>Linum usitatissimum</it> L.) genome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Flax (<it>Linum usitatissimum</it> L.) is an important crop for the production of bioproducts derived from its seed and stem fiber. Transposable elements (TEs) are widespread in plant genomes and are a key component of th...

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Main Authors: González Leonardo Galindo, Deyholos Michael K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Transposable elements
Flax
Genome evolution
LTR elements
Gene expression
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/13/644

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