Features of RNA Polyadenylation Sites in Various Algae and Pathogenic Protists

Protists are very diverse in genome and include various species that are pathogens to crops and animals. For example, Phytophthora species, including the potato late blight pathogen, can cause severe diseases to crops. At the same time, various protists are algae that might be relatives to plants and are model species for research. Here I present the features of RNA polyadenylation sites of various protists. These features may provide insights about the potential relationship of these protists to plants and animals, facilitate genetic manipulation of these species, and help development of drugs or pesticides against some pathogens.