Plastid evolution: Gene transfer and the maintenance of 'stolen' organelles

Eunsoo Kim; John M. Archibald

doi:10.1186/1741-7007-8-73

Plastid evolution: Gene transfer and the maintenance of 'stolen' organelles

Eunsoo Kim, John M. Archibald

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Abstract

Many heterotrophic organisms sequester plastids from prey algae and temporarily utilize their photosynthetic capacity. A recent article in BMC Genomics reveals that the dinoflagellate Dinophysis acuminata has acquired photosynthesis-related genes by horizontal gene transfer, which might explain its ability to retain 'stolen' plastids for extended periods of time.

Original language	English
Article number	73
Journal	BMC Biology
Volume	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1741-7007-8-73
State	Published - 10 Jun 2010

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