Plastid genes in motion: mechanisms and physiological implications of endosymbiotic gene transfer

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Authors: Yuyang Zhong, Femke Kuijl-van den Berg, Kin Pan Chung
Cited by: 2
References: 32

Abstract

Recent research breakthroughs in plastid-to-nucleus gene transfer highlight its physiological importance as an endosymbiotic gene transfer process.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Protist diversity and phylogeny

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Experimental Botany
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
77
Issue
10
Pages
2810–2814
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN