The Role of Plant DNA Methylation in Development, Stress Response, and Crop Breeding
DNA methylation, an evolutionarily conserved epigenetic mechanism, is crucial for controlling gene activity and ensuring genomic integrity. Altered methylation patterns can profoundly affect plant development, often resulting in atypical phenotypes. The regulation of these methylation states relies...
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| author | Shuai Qiao Wei Song Wentao Hu Fang Wang Anzhong Liao Wenfang Tan Songtao Yang |
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| description | DNA methylation, an evolutionarily conserved epigenetic mechanism, is crucial for controlling gene activity and ensuring genomic integrity. Altered methylation patterns can profoundly affect plant development, often resulting in atypical phenotypes. The regulation of these methylation states relies on the coordinated actions of de novo methylation, maintenance, and active demethylation, orchestrated by specialized enzymes within distinct pathways. This review delves into the diverse roles of DNA methylation in plants, offering an in-depth analysis of the enzymes and regulatory factors involved. We explore how these elements function within the broader epigenetic framework, focusing on their contributions to silencing transposable elements, modulating gene expression, and shaping chromatin architecture. The review also examines the significance of DNA methylation in plant development, particularly its role in adapting to biotic and abiotic stresses. Lastly, we highlight its potential for driving innovations in crop breeding, emphasizing its applicability in advancing sustainable agriculture. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a4aa97d966814212b0a253b55dc2e4412025-01-24T13:16:41ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952024-12-011519410.3390/agronomy15010094The Role of Plant DNA Methylation in Development, Stress Response, and Crop BreedingShuai Qiao0Wei Song1Wentao Hu2Fang Wang3Anzhong Liao4Wenfang Tan5Songtao Yang6Crop Research Institute (Sichuan Germplasm Resources Center), Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, ChinaCrop Research Institute (Sichuan Germplasm Resources Center), Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, ChinaCollege of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, ChinaCrop Research Institute (Sichuan Germplasm Resources Center), Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, ChinaCrop Research Institute (Sichuan Germplasm Resources Center), Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, ChinaCrop Research Institute (Sichuan Germplasm Resources Center), Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, ChinaCrop Research Institute (Sichuan Germplasm Resources Center), Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, ChinaDNA methylation, an evolutionarily conserved epigenetic mechanism, is crucial for controlling gene activity and ensuring genomic integrity. Altered methylation patterns can profoundly affect plant development, often resulting in atypical phenotypes. The regulation of these methylation states relies on the coordinated actions of de novo methylation, maintenance, and active demethylation, orchestrated by specialized enzymes within distinct pathways. This review delves into the diverse roles of DNA methylation in plants, offering an in-depth analysis of the enzymes and regulatory factors involved. We explore how these elements function within the broader epigenetic framework, focusing on their contributions to silencing transposable elements, modulating gene expression, and shaping chromatin architecture. The review also examines the significance of DNA methylation in plant development, particularly its role in adapting to biotic and abiotic stresses. Lastly, we highlight its potential for driving innovations in crop breeding, emphasizing its applicability in advancing sustainable agriculture.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/1/94DNA methylationcrop breedingstress response |
| spellingShingle | Shuai Qiao Wei Song Wentao Hu Fang Wang Anzhong Liao Wenfang Tan Songtao Yang The Role of Plant DNA Methylation in Development, Stress Response, and Crop Breeding Agronomy DNA methylation crop breeding stress response |
| title | The Role of Plant DNA Methylation in Development, Stress Response, and Crop Breeding |
| title_full | The Role of Plant DNA Methylation in Development, Stress Response, and Crop Breeding |
| title_fullStr | The Role of Plant DNA Methylation in Development, Stress Response, and Crop Breeding |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Role of Plant DNA Methylation in Development, Stress Response, and Crop Breeding |
| title_short | The Role of Plant DNA Methylation in Development, Stress Response, and Crop Breeding |
| title_sort | role of plant dna methylation in development stress response and crop breeding |
| topic | DNA methylation crop breeding stress response |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/1/94 |
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