Genomes are vulnerable to selfish genetic elements (SGEs), which enhance their own
transmission relative to the rest of an individual's genome but are neutral or harmful to the …

Understanding the phenotypic and molecular mechanisms that contribute to genetic
diversity between and within species is fundamental in studying the evolution of species. In …

Whereas breeders have exploited diversity in maize for yield improvements, there has been
limited progress in using beneficial alleles in undomesticated varieties. Characterizing …

Horizontal transfer is the passage of genetic material between genomes by means other
than parent-to-offspring inheritance. Although the transfer of genes is thought to be crucial in …

In addition to single-nucleotide polymorphisms, structural variation is abundant in many
plant genomes. The structural variation across a species can be represented by a 'pan …

Transposable elements (TEs) are often the primary determinant of genome size differences
among eukaryotes. In plants, the proliferation of TEs is countered through epigenetic …

A burst of transposable elements (TEs) is a massive outbreak that may cause radical
genomic rebuilding. This phenomenon has been reported in connection with the formation …

Transposable elements (TEs) constitute the majority of angiosperm DNA, but the processes
that govern their accumulation remain mysterious. Here we discuss the three major forces …

Transposable elements (TEs) play an important role in sha** genomic organization and
structure, and may cause dramatic changes in phenotypes. Despite the genetic load they …

Mutations are the ultimate source of all genetic variation. However, few direct estimates of
the contribution of mutation to molecular genetic variation are available. To address this …