Three-ringed mitochondrial architecture and inter-compartmental gene exchange reveal dynamic genome evolution in Durio zibethinus (Malvaceae)

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• Dynamic genome evolution is characterized by a unique mitochondrial architecture, emphasizing the importance of structural variation.
• Inter-compartmental gene exchange contributes to mitochondrial genome complexity, affecting Durio zibethinus biology.
• Analysis utilized mitochondrial sequencing to explore gene transfer patterns across cell compartments in the plant.
• Findings suggest that mitochondrial architecture plays a crucial role in the adaptability of Durio zibethinus to environmental changes.