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Fungal sex: meiosis machinery in ancient symbiotic fungi.

Authors :
Sanders IR
Source :
Current biology : CB [Curr Biol] 2011 Nov 08; Vol. 21 (21), pp. R896-7.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are important symbionts that enhance plant growth. They were thought to have been asexual for hundreds of millions of years. A new study reveals that the fungi actually possess highly conserved genetic machinery for completion of meiosis.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-0445
Volume :
21
Issue :
21
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Current biology : CB
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22075432
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2011.09.021