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Title: Harnessing epigenome modifications for better crops

Author
item Giovannoni, James

Submitted to: Journal of Experimental Botany
Publication Type: Review Article
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/29/2016
Publication Date: 5/7/2016
Citation: Elitzur, T., Yakir, E., Fei, Z., Vrebalov, J., Giovannoni, J.J., Freidman, H. 2016. Harnessing epigenome modifications for better crops. Journal of Experimental Botany. 67:2535-2537.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Chemical DNA modifications such as methylation influence translation of the DNA code to specific genetic outcomes. While such modifications can be heritable, others are transient, and their overall contribution to plant genetic diversity remains intriguing but uncertain. The focus of this article is an epigenome phenomenon termed ‘paramutation’ and recent data enhancing our understanding of how epigenome modifications are conferred with exciting implications for crop improvement.