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Plant B chromosomes.

Authors :
Houben A
Nasuda S
Endo TR
Source :
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) [Methods Mol Biol] 2011; Vol. 701, pp. 97-111.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

B chromosomes are dispensable elements of the genome that do not recombine with the A chromosomes of the regular complement and that follow their own evolutionary pathway. Here, we survey current knowledge on the DNA/chromatin composition, origin, and drive mechanisms of B chromosomes and discuss the potential research applications of supernumerary chromosomes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1940-6029
Volume :
701
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21181526
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61737-957-4_5