Evolution of gene transfer in bacteria

Authors
Trevors, JT
Citation
Jt. Trevors, Evolution of gene transfer in bacteria, WORLD J MIC, 15(1), 1999, pp. 1-7
Citations number
37
Categorie Soggetti
Biotecnology & Applied Microbiology
Journal title
WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
09593993 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1 - 7
Database
ISI
SICI code
0959-3993(199902)15:1<1:EOGTIB>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
The transfer of genetic information by transformation, conjugation and tran sduction in bacteria occurs frequently in nature. These diverse gene transf er mechanisms in bacteria are the result of evolution and are not linked to reproduction as in eukaryotic organisms. In this review, gene transfer in bacteria will be considered from an evolutionary perspective.