Epigenetic Regulation of Plant Reproductive Transition
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 June 2023) | Viewed by 210
Special Issue Editors
Interests: flowering transition; sporocyte specification; Plant Developmental Biology, Epigenetics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Reproduction is the most fundamental process in all organisms, although flowering plants and animals display distinct life cycles. Genetic and epigenetic information have to be faithfully inherited across generations. In contrast to setting epigenetic information in early development, the plants reprogram the epigenetic information from the diploid vegetative cells to produce haploid germline cells, and the zygote is produced by double fertilization in later development. The epigenetic regulation mechanism also plays an essential role in regulating reproductive transitions, ranging from flowering time regulation and germline specification to seed maturation. In the last decade, several key methods have been developed, such as specific cell isolation, low-input sequencing library preparation, and combinations of these methods. Exploding progress has been achieved in describing and understanding the dynamics of epigenetic changes and their regulation roles during the reproductive transition. In this regard, new methods and novel findings will contribute to the fast growth of the field. This Special Issue aims to reveal the roles of epigenetic regulation mechanisms and the dynamics of epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and small RNAs during plant reproductive transitions (including flowering transitions, gametophyte specification, double fertilization, and embryo development). Reviews, research articles, and metholologies related to these areas, among other things, are welcome. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Hongchun Yang
Dr. Jie Song
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- epigenetic reprogramming
- epigenetic inheritance
- epigenetic regulation
- plant reproduction
