During development of multicellular organisms, cells become differentiated by modulating
different programs of gene expression. Cells have their own epigenetic signature which …

Genes constitute only a small portion of the total genome and precisely controlling their
expression represents a substantial problem for their regulation. Furthermore, non-coding …

This chapter discusses several aspects related to the involvement of DNA methylation in the
aforementioned developmental processes. DNA methylation, one of the most characterized …

Cytosine methylation plays many and varied roles in the genomes of higher eukaryotes. It is
important in the formation and stability of heterochromatin and provides a genome defence …

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 …

Cytosine DNA methylation is a key, heritable, epigenetic modification widespread among
major eukaryotic groups and involved in main cellular processes such as integrity of DNA …

Epigenetic modifications, including chromatin modifications and DNA methylation, play key
roles in regulating gene expression in both plants and animals. Transmission of epigenetic …

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 …

Epigenetics delves into the intricate changes and regulations of biological traits without
altering DNA sequences. It is pivotal to various aspects related to plant development and …

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