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Most laterally acquired genes in plants are degenerating - the retained genes may to be more successful because they bring over their own regulatory machinery
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Abstract. Lateral gene transfer (LGT) is widespread in eukaryotes, including in animals and plants where it can fuel adaptive evolution and innovation. How