Phylogenomics reveals the evolutionary origin of lichenization in chlorophyte algae
C. Puginier, C. Libourel, J. Otte, P. Skaloud, M. Haon, S. Grisel, M. Petersen, J.-G. Berrin, P.-M. Delaux, F. Dal Grande, J. Keller
The paper investigates the evolutionary origin of lichenization in chlorophyte algae by analyzing genomes and transcriptomes of lichen algal symbionts and non-symbiotic algae, identifying convergent evolution and horizontal gene transfer as key factors.
bioRxiv · Jan 6, 2022 · PreprintPlant Biology