horizontal-gene-transfer
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is the movement of genetic material between organisms outside the normal parent-to-offspring inheritance pathway, allowing direct acquisition of genes from diverse sources. For plants, HGT is a significant evolutionary mechanism that enables rapid adaptation to environmental changes and contributes substantially to genetic diversity by incorporating novel genes from microorganisms and other organisms. Understanding HGT is essential for explaining plant evolution and the adaptive capabilities that underpin the remarkable diversity observed across plant species.
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