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Chromosomal Distribution and Functional Interpretation of Epigenetic Histone Marks in Plants

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Plant Cytogenetics

Part of the book series: Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models ((PGG,volume 4))

Abstract

Histones, the main protein component of the chromatin, are subjected to several different posttranslational modifications that control the structure and/or function of the chromatin fiber. Together with DNA methylation, these modifications constitute the “epigenetic code.” Here, we survey current knowledge on the nuclear and chromosomal distribution of histone acetylation, phosphorylation, and methylation marks in plants, discuss functional consequences, and point out similarities and differences between nonplant eukaryotes and plants.

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Abbreviations

NORs:

Nucleolar organizing regions

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Fuchs, J., Schubert, I. (2012). Chromosomal Distribution and Functional Interpretation of Epigenetic Histone Marks in Plants. In: Bass, H., Birchler, J. (eds) Plant Cytogenetics. Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models, vol 4. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-70869-0_9

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