Low gene copy number shows that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inherit genetically different nuclei
@article{Hijri2005LowGC, title={Low gene copy number shows that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inherit genetically different nuclei}, author={Mohamed Hijri and Ian R. Sanders}, journal={Nature}, year={2005}, volume={433}, pages={160-163} }
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are ancient asexually reproducing organisms that form symbioses with the majority of plant species, improving plant nutrition and promoting plant diversity. Little is known about the evolution or organization of the genomes of any eukaryotic symbiont or ancient asexual organism. Direct evidence shows that one AMF species is heterokaryotic; that is, containing populations of genetically different nuclei. It has been suggested, however, that the genetic…
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