Publication Date:
2018-07-12
Description:
Large-scale gene losses underlie the genome evolution of parasitic plant Cuscuta australis Large-scale gene losses underlie the genome evolution of parasitic plant 〈i〉Cuscuta australis〈/i〉, Published online: 11 July 2018; doi:10.1038/s41467-018-04721-8 Dodders (Cuscuta spp., Convolvulaceae) are root- and leafless parasitic plants. Here, the authors sequence the genome of Cuscuta australis and find remarkable gene loss associated with parasitic lifestyle and large changes in body plan.
Electronic ISSN:
2041-1723
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Natural Sciences in General
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Physics
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