Vertical transmission of biosynthetic plasmids in aphid endosymbionts (Buchnera).

Journal Article (Journal Article)

This study tested for horizontal transfer of plasmids among Buchnera aphidicola strains associated with ecologically and phylogenetically related aphid hosts (Uroleucon species). Phylogenetic congruence of Buchnera plasmid (trpEG and leuABC) and chromosomal (dnaN and trpB) genes supports strictly vertical long-term transmission of plasmids, which persist due to their contributions to host nutrition rather than capacity for infectious transfer. Synonymous divergences indicate elevated mutation on plasmids relative to chromosomal genes.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Wernegreen, JJ; Moran, NA

Published Date

  • January 2001

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 183 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 785 - 790

PubMed ID

  • 11133977

Pubmed Central ID

  • PMC94939

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1098-5530

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0021-9193

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1128/jb.183.2.785-790.2001

Language

  • eng