Gene regulatory networks lie at the core of cell function control. In E. coli and S. cerevisiae,
the study of gene regulatory networks has led to the discovery of regulatory mechanisms …

Promoter editing represents an innovative approach to introduce quantitative trait variation
(QTV) in crops. However, an efficient promoter editing system for QTV needs to be …

The activities of RNA polymerases shape the epigenetic landscape of genomes with
profound consequences for genome integrity and gene expression. A fundamental event …

Background Cold stress can greatly affect plant growth and development. Plants have
developed special systems to respond to and tolerate cold stress. While plant scientists have …

Gene expression differences between distinct cell types are orchestrated by specific sets of
transcription factors and epigenetic regulators acting upon the genome. In plants, the …

Deposition of the histone variant H2A. Z at gene bodies regulates transcription by modifying
chromatin accessibility in plants. However, the role of H2A. Z enrichment at the promoter and …

Background Maize ears and tassels are two separate types of inflorescence which are
initiated by similar developmental processes but gradually develop distinct architectures …

To improve future agricultural production, major technological advances are required to
increase crop production and yield. Targeting the coding region of genes via the Clustered …

Abstract Background Small Auxin-Upregulated RNA (SAUR) genes encode growth
regulators that induce cell elongation. Arabidopsis contains more than 70 SAUR genes, of …

Progression of RNA polymerase II (RNAPII) transcription relies on the appropriately
positioned activities of elongation factors. The resulting profile of factors and chromatin …