DNA methylation and plant development

被引:192
作者
Richards, EJ
机构
[1] Department of Biology, Campus Box 1137, Washington University, St Louis, MO 63130, One Brookings Drive
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
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D O I
10.1016/S0168-9525(97)01199-2
中图分类号
Q3 [遗传学];
学科分类号
071007 ; 090102 ;
摘要
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 eukaryotic organisms. This review focuses on recent findings that demonstrate a role for cytosine methylation in the development of higher plants. The effects of altering DNA modification are considered in the context of unique aspects of plant development.
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页码:319 / 323
页数:5
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