Mechanisms of Plant Epigenetic Regulation in Response to Plant Stress: Recent Discoveries and Implications

By:
Mukhtar Iderawumi Abdulraheem, Yani Xiong, Abiodun Yusuff Moshood, Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego, Hao Zhang, Jiandong Hu
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This review focuses on the role of epigenetic regulation in plant responses to stress, such as drought, salinity, and heavy metals. Mechanisms like DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNA are examined for their influence on plant growth, stress tolerance, and gene expression. The paper discusses emerging technologies like genome-wide profiling and their potential for improving crop resilience through genetic and epigenetic approaches, promoting sustainable agriculture under environmental stress.
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