IT’S EVERYWHERE

4. We then detail how these HGTs played a role in plant adaptation and functional evolution. HGT supported major transitions during plant evolution, like terrestrialization (the long-lasting water-to-land transition) or the evolution of the vascular system.
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3. Detecting horizontal gene transfer (HGT) relies on identifying unusual genomic signatures and validating them carefully to avoid false positives from contamination. Key approaches include:
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Transposable elements and extrachromosomal circular DNA often aid transfer and integration. For long-term impact, the foreign DNA must enter germ cells or be passed through vegetative reproduction.
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notable cases, whiteflies show rare plant-to-animal transfers, and viral sequences (e.g., Caulimoviridae) are commonly integrated into plant genomes.
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Officially a doctor ✅
I’m officially saying bye to @lrsv-toulouse.bsky.social 👋🏼
It’s been 4 amazing years!
Thanks @kellerjeanphd.bsky.social and @pierremarcdelaux.bsky.social for the SUPERvision
Thank you to the EVO team 🙏🏼
Finally, huge thanks to the members of my jury!
Let’s see what’s next now 🔜

Back in the mountains 🏔️🏔️
(The lack of snow in the last few years is terrifying)

Finally completed the move to Bluesky! Expect some lichen and hiking pictures here too 🫶🏼