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Limited accumulation of high-frequency somatic mutations in a 1700-year-old Osmanthus fragrans tree.
Tree physiology - 7 Oct 2022
Duan Yifan, Yan Jiping, Zhu Yue, Zhang Cheng, Tao Xiuhua, Ji Hongli, Zhang Min, Wang Xianrong, Wang Long
Abstract excerpt
Lifespan varies greatly between and within species. Mutation accumulation is considered an important factor explaining this life-history trait. However, direct assessment of somatic mutations in long-lived species is still rare. In this study, we sequenced a 1700-year-old sweet olive tree and analysed the high-frequency somatic mutations accumulated in its six primary branches. We found the lowest per-year...
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