Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin
For over 100 years, endosymbiotic theories have figured in thoughts about the differences
between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. More than 20 different versions of endosymbiotic …
between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. More than 20 different versions of endosymbiotic …
Endosymbiotic theory for organelle origins
Highlights•Endosymbiotic theory explains why organelles resemble free-living
bacteria.•Gene trees are well-suited to testing endosymbiotic theory, but not to replacing …
bacteria.•Gene trees are well-suited to testing endosymbiotic theory, but not to replacing …
The energetics of genome complexity
All complex life is composed of eukaryotic (nucleated) cells. The eukaryotic cell arose from
prokaryotes just once in four billion years, and otherwise prokaryotes show no tendency to …
prokaryotes just once in four billion years, and otherwise prokaryotes show no tendency to …
Redox regulation in photosynthetic organisms: signaling, acclimation, and practical implications
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have multifaceted roles in the orchestration of plant gene
expression and gene-product regulation. Cellular redox homeostasis is considered to be an …
expression and gene-product regulation. Cellular redox homeostasis is considered to be an …
Redox sensing and signalling associated with reactive oxygen in chloroplasts, peroxisomes and mitochondria
Chloroplasts and mitochondria are the powerhouses of photosynthetic cells. The oxidation‐
reduction (redox) cascades of the photosynthetic and respiratory electron transport chains …
reduction (redox) cascades of the photosynthetic and respiratory electron transport chains …
Mechanisms underlying plant resilience to water deficits: prospects for water-saving agriculture
MM Chaves, MM Oliveira - Journal of experimental botany, 2004 - academic.oup.com
Drought is one of the greatest limitations to crop expansion outside the present-day
agricultural areas. It will become increasingly important in regions of the globe where, in the …
agricultural areas. It will become increasingly important in regions of the globe where, in the …
Organization and regulation of mitochondrial respiration in plants
Mitochondrial respiration in plants provides energy for biosynthesis, and its balance with
photosynthesis determines the rate of plant biomass accumulation. We describe recent …
photosynthesis determines the rate of plant biomass accumulation. We describe recent …
Why chloroplasts and mitochondria retain their own genomes and genetic systems: colocation for redox regulation of gene expression
JF Allen - Proceedings of the National Academy of …, 2015 - National Acad Sciences
Chloroplasts and mitochondria are subcellular bioenergetic organelles with their own
genomes and genetic systems. DNA replication and transmission to daughter organelles …
genomes and genetic systems. DNA replication and transmission to daughter organelles …
Molecular Poltergeists: Mitochondrial DNA Copies (numts) in Sequenced Nuclear Genomes
E Hazkani-Covo, RM Zeller, W Martin - PLoS genetics, 2010 - journals.plos.org
The natural transfer of DNA from mitochondria to the nucleus generates nuclear copies of
mitochondrial DNA (numts) and is an ongoing evolutionary process, as genome sequences …
mitochondrial DNA (numts) and is an ongoing evolutionary process, as genome sequences …
On the origins of cells: a hypothesis for the evolutionary transitions from abiotic geochemistry to chemoautotrophic prokaryotes, and from prokaryotes to nucleated cells
W Martin, MJ Russell - … of the Royal Society of London …, 2003 - royalsocietypublishing.org
All life is organized as cells. Physical compartmentation from the environment and self–
organization of self–contained redox reactions are the most conserved attributes of living …
organization of self–contained redox reactions are the most conserved attributes of living …