T. Heitkam

This study shows Cassandra retrotransposons gradually co-evolve with 5S rRNA gene promoter mutations in the Asteraceae family, adapting to host transcription factors.

This study investigates RTE LINE structure, diversity, and evolution in plants, revealing that 5' UTR cycling rejuvenates LINEs, contributing to their persistence and amplification.

This study characterizes LTR retrotransposons in the cranberry genome, identifying their abundance, structure, and activity, and highlights potential markers for breeding.

The paper compares repeat profiles of two conifer species, finding high genome similarity with only one fast-evolving satellite DNA.

The paper characterizes endogenous pararetroviruses in sugar beet genomes, showing their structural diversity, epigenetic suppression, and chromosomal localization.

This study analyzes satellite DNA landscapes in quinoa to trace satDNA evolution during allopolyploidization and identify potential parental species.