Advances in research on the mechanism of DNA methylation in plants.

Author: Chao YUAN ¹ ; Shaowei ZHANG ¹ ; Yi NIU ¹ ; Qinglin TANG ¹ ; Dayong WEI ¹ ; Zhimin WANG ¹
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1. Key Laboratory of Horticulture Science for Southern Mountainous Regions Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: DNA methylation; molecular function; plant growth; stress response
MeSH: Crop Production; trends; DNA Methylation; Epigenesis, Genetic; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant; Genomic Instability; Plants; genetics; Research; trends; Stress, Physiological
From: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2020;36(5):838-848
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: DNA methylation is an epigenetic modification that forms an important regulation mechanism of gene expression in organisms across kingdoms. Aberrant patterns of DNA methylation can lead to plant developmental abnormalities. In this article, we briefly discuss DNA methylation in plants and summarize its functions and biological roles in regulating gene expression and maintaining genomic stability, plant development, as well as plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. We intended to provide a concise reference for further understanding of the mechanism of DNA methylation and potential applications of epigenetic manipulation for crop improvement.