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Genome-wide analysis of LTR-retrotransposon diversity and its impact on the evolution of the genus Helianthus (L.).
BMC genomics - 18 Aug 2017
Mascagni Flavia, Giordani Tommaso, Ceccarelli Marilena, Cavallini Andrea, Natali Lucia
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BACKGROUND: Genome divergence by mobile elements activity and recombination is a continuous process that plays a key role in the evolution of species. Nevertheless, knowledge on retrotransposon-related variability among species belonging to the same genus is still limited. Considering the importance of the genus Helianthus, a model system for studying the ecological genetics of speciation and adaptation, we...
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