Evolution of herbicide resistance through co-option of an ethylene-associated nitrilase
Adaptive evolution frequently proceeds through the co-option of pre-existing biological functions, yet the molecular mechanisms by which such co-option generates new adaptive traits over contemporary evolutionary timescales remain poorly understood. Herbicide-resistant weeds provide a powerful model for addressing this question because enhanced herbicide metabolism has repeatedly evolved within…
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