Recent research has demonstrated that DNA methylation plays an integral role in regulating
the timing of flowering and in endosperm development. The identification of key genes …

The development of genetic tools to alter DNA methylation has led to a deeper
understanding of the importance of DNA modification in the life strategies of different …

Plant DNA methylation is its own language, interpreted by the cell to maintain silencing of
transposons, facilitate chromatin structure, and to ensure proper expression of some genes …

Focus on Chromatin/Epigenetics: DNA Methylation within Transcribed Regions - PMC Back to
Top Skip to main content NIH NLM Logo Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage …

DNA methylation is an important and widespread epigenetic modification in plant genomes,
mediated by DNA methyltransferases (DMT s). DNA methylation is known to play a role in …

DNA methylation is an epigenetic modification required for transposable element (TE)
silencing, genome stability, and genomic imprinting. Although DNA methylation has been …

DNA methylation is an ancient process found in all domains of life. Although the enzymes
that mediate methylation have remained highly conserved, DNA methylation has been …

Cytosine methylation is an important base modification that is inherited across mitotic and
meiotic cell divisions in plant genomes. Heritable methylation variants can contribute to …

A contribution of DNA methylation to defense against invading nucleic acids and
maintenance of genome integrity is uncontested; however, our understanding of the extent …

DNA methylation is an epigenetic modification of the genome involved in the regulation of
gene expression and modulation of chromatin structure. Plant genomes are widely …