Whole genome sequencing has provided a massive amount of information about the origin,
diversity and genomic impact of repetitive DNA sequences (repDNA). Among the many …

Genomic retrotransposons (RTs) are major components of most plant genomes. They
spread throughout the genomes by a process termed retrotransposition, which consists of …

Interspersed repetitive sequences (IRSs) are a major contributor to genome size and may
contribute to cellular functions. IRSs are subdivided according to size and functionally …

We report on the construction of maize minichromosomes using shuttle vectors harboring
native centromeric segments, origins of replication, selectable marker genes, and telomeric …

Background The importance of transposable elements (TEs) in the genomic remodeling and
chromosomal rearrangements that accompany lineage diversification in vertebrates remains …

Methylated DNA immunoprecipitation followed by high-throughput sequencing (MeDIP-seq)
has the potential to identify changes in DNA methylation important in cancer development. In …

Abstract Background Transposable elements (TEs) are considered to be an important
source of genome size variation and genetic and phenotypic plasticity in eukaryotes. Most of …

Flax is one of the significant crops owing to oilseed and fibre attributes, exhibiting a wide
distribution in many parts of the world. In this regard, we collected 29 genotypes of the flax …

Transposable elements (TEs) dominate the genetic capacity of most eukaryotes, especially
plants, where they can account for up to 90% of the genome, such as in wheat. The …

Short interspersed nuclear elements (SINE s) are non‐autonomous non‐LTR retroelements
that are present in most eukaryotic species. While SINE s have been intensively investigated …