Elevated temperature increases meiotic crossover frequency via the interfering (Type I) pathway in Arabidopsis thaliana.
For most eukaryotes, sexual reproduction is a fundamental process that requires meiosis. In turn, meiosis typically depends on a reciprocal exchange of DNA between each pair of homologous chromosomes, known as a crossover (CO), to ensure proper chromosome segregation. The frequency and distribution...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-05-01
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Series: | PLoS Genetics |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5976207?pdf=render |