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Plant DNA Adds Complexity to Cell Genetics and RNA in the Orphan Crop Moringa
Jenn Hoskins
23rd May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study focused on the orphan crop Moringa oleifera to understand the role of nuclear plastid DNA sequences (NUPTs) in genome evolution
- NUPTs in moringa are not randomly distributed but tend to integrate into specific genomic regions, influencing genome architecture
- NUPTs contribute to the formation of new genes and gene regions, increasing genetic diversity and potentially aiding adaptation
References
Main Study
1) Plastid DNA is a major source of nuclear genome complexity and of RNA genes in the orphan crop moringa
Published 22nd May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05158-6
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