Transposable element proliferation and genome expansion are rare in contemporary sunflower hybrid populations despite widespread transcriptional activity of LTR retrotransposons.

Kawakami, Takeshi

Transposable element proliferation and genome expansion are rare in contemporary sunflower hybrid populations despite widespread transcriptional activity of LTR retrotransposons. [electronic resource] - Genome biology and evolution 2011 - 156-67 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

1759-6653

10.1093/gbe/evr005 doi


Chimera--genetics
DNA Transposable Elements
Gene Dosage
Genome, Plant
Helianthus--genetics
Molecular Sequence Data
Retroelements
Terminal Repeat Sequences
Transcription, Genetic