DNA methylation plays essential homeostatic functions in eukaryotic genomes. In animals,
DNA methylation is also developmentally regulated and, in turn, regulates development. In …

Epigenetic processes such as DNA methylation are crucial for the development of flowering
plants, and for protection of genome integrity via silencing of transposable elements (TEs) …

DNA methylation is reconfigured during male reproduction in plants, but little is known
regarding the mechanisms controlling these epigenetic dynamics. New research highlights …

Highlights•Most DNA methylation reinforcement takes place during embryogenesis.•
Methylome of apomictic and sexual seeds is expected to resemble.•Clonally propagated …

DNA methylation maintains genome stability and regulates gene expression [1]. In
mammals, DNA methylation is reprogrammed in the germline from one generation to the …

Chromatin modifications including histone marks and DNA methylation restrict the
transcriptional repertoire and participate in cell fate establishment. Conservation of modified …

Background Unlike animals, plants can pause their life cycle as dormant seeds. In both
plants and animals, DNA methylation is involved in the regulation of gene expression and …

Background Cytosine methylation is crucial for gene regulation and silencing of
transposable elements in mammals and plants. While this epigenetic mark is extensively …

Highlights•Our understanding of DNA methylation dynamics is increasing, but the exact role
for RdDM during reproduction is unclear.•New phenotypes indicate that RdDM is involved in …

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 …