Reshaped DNA Methylation Cooperating with Homoeolog-Divergent Expression Promotes Improved Root Traits in Synthesized Tetraploid Wheat

    February 2024 in “ New phytologist ”
    Ling-Feng Miao, Weiya Xu, Yanhong Liu … Weilong Guo
    Studysummary This study reported that during wheat polyploidization, decreased DNA methylation and specific hypomethylated promoters were associated with altered gene transcription, contributing to root hair elongation and improved nitrate uptake, highlighting the role of epigenetic regulation in enhancing crop traits.
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