Paper
Epigenetic memory in plants
Published Sep 17, 2014 · J. Paszkowski, M. Iwasaki
The EMBO Journal
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Abstract
Epigenetics refers to heritable changes in patterns of gene expression that occur without alterations in DNA sequence. The epigenetic mechanisms involve covalent modifications of DNA and histones, which affect transcriptional activity of chromatin. Since chromatin states can be propagated through mitotic and meiotic divisions, epigenetic mechanisms are thought to provide heritable ‘cellular memory’. Here, we review selected examples of epigenetic memory in plants and briefly discuss underlying mechanisms.
Epigenetic memory in plants involves covalent modifications of DNA and histones, providing heritable cellular memory without altering DNA sequence.
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