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Deciphering the Epigenetic Alphabet Involved in Transgenerational Stress Memory in Crops
- Source :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 22, Iss 7118, p 7118 (2021), Digital.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC, instname, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, MDPI, 2021, 22 (13), pp.7118. ⟨10.3390/ijms22137118⟩
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2021.
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Abstract
- 20 p.-3 fig.<br />Although epigenetic modifications have been intensely investigated over the last decade due to their role in crop adaptation to rapid climate change, it is unclear which epigenetic changes are heritable and therefore transmitted to their progeny. The identification of epigenetic marks that are transmitted to the next generations is of primary importance for their use in breeding and for the development of new cultivars with a broad-spectrum of tolerance/resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses. In this review, we discuss general aspects of plant responses to environmental stresses and provide an overview of recent findings on the role of transgenerational epigenetic modifications in crops. In addition, we take the opportunity to describe the aims of EPI-CATCH, an international COST action consortium composed by researchers from 28 countries. The aim of this COST action launched in 2020 is: (1) to define standardized pipelines and methods used in the study of epigenetic mechanisms in plants, (2) update, share, and exchange findings in epigenetic responses to environmental stresses in plants, (3) develop new concepts and frontiers in plant epigenetics and epigenomics, (4) enhance dissemination, communication, and transfer of knowledge in plant epigenetics and epigenomics<br />This finalization of the review was funded by COST Action CA19125—EPIgenetic mechanisms of Crop Adaptation to Climate cHange.
- Subjects :
- Epigenomics
0106 biological sciences
0301 basic medicine
Acclimatization
Inheritance Patterns
Review
01 natural sciences
Epigenesis, Genetic
Biotic stress
Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
Biology (General)
Stress memory
Spectroscopy
2. Zero hunger
Agricultural Sciences
Epigenetic
food and beverages
General Medicine
[SDV.BV.BOT]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Vegetal Biology/Botanics
Adaptation, Physiological
Computer Science Applications
Chemistry
Identification (biology)
abiotic stress
biotic stress
epigenetic
methodology
stress memory
transgenerational memory
Crops, Agricultural
QH301-705.5
Biology
Catalysis
Inorganic Chemistry
03 medical and health sciences
Transgenerational epigenetics
Stress, Physiological
[SDV.BBM.GTP]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Biochemistry, Molecular Biology/Genomics [q-bio.GN]
Epigenetics
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
QD1-999
Molecular Biology
Abiotic stress
fungi
Organic Chemistry
Methodology
Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries
Transgenerational memory
DNA Methylation
Plant Breeding
030104 developmental biology
13. Climate action
Evolutionary biology
Alphabet
Adaptation
010606 plant biology & botany
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 14220067 and 16616596
- Volume :
- 22
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....8fd205308b427f5b40b67e70bcf8312d