Rates of Molecular Evolution in a Marine <i>Synechococcus</i> Phage Lineage

Cyanophages are characterized by vast genomic diversity and the formation of stable ecotypes over time. The evolution of phage diversity includes vertical processes, such as mutation, and horizontal processes, such as recombination and gene transfer. Here, we study the contribution of vertical and h...

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Main Authors: Anne Kupczok, Tal Dagan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/11/8/720