The evolution of land plants: a perspective from horizontal gene transfer

Recent studies suggest that horizontal gene transfer (HGT) played a significant role in the evolution of eukaryotic lineages. We here review the mechanisms of HGT in plants and the importance of HGT in land plant evolution. In particular, we discuss the role of HGT in plant colonization of land, pho...

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Main Authors: Qia Wang, Hang Sun, Jinling Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Polish Botanical Society 2014-12-01
Series:Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae
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Online Access:https://pbsociety.org.pl/journals/index.php/asbp/article/view/4264

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