Genome Structure, Epigenetics, and Gene Regulation in Plants | Chapter 2 of Plant Physiology and Development
Genome Structure, Epigenetics, and Gene Regulation in Plants | Chapter 2 of Plant Physiology and Development Chapter 2 of Plant Physiology and Development provides a comprehensive exploration of genome structure, epigenetic regulation, and the molecular processes that shape plant phenotypes. This chapter examines how DNA organization, chromatin modifications, transcriptional control, and posttranscriptional mechanisms collectively regulate gene expression. It also introduces the evolutionary dynamics of plant genomes, including polyploidy, transposons, and cytoplasmic inheritance, while highlighting modern genetic tools used to study plant biology. To support your learning, watch the full Last Minute Lecture summary below. Watch the full chapter breakdown here: How Genome Structure Influences Plant Phenotypes Plant traits are determined not only by DNA sequences but also by epigenetic modifications and environmental factors. The chapter highlights three major contributors to...