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Genomic imprinting in plants: observations and evolutionary implications.

M Alleman1, J Doctor

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA. alleman@duq.edu

Plant Molecular Biology
|September 22, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Genomic imprinting, a parent-of-origin gene expression effect, is explored in plants like maize and Arabidopsis. This review covers its relation to DNA methylation, gene structure, and evolution.

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Area of Science:

  • Epigenetics
  • Plant Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Genomic imprinting involves parent-specific gene expression, observed in both plants and animals.
  • This phenomenon influences offspring gene expression based on parental origin.
  • Gene imprinting was first identified in maize and is also studied in Arabidopsis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of genomic imprinting in plants.
  • To contextualize plant imprinting with DNA methylation and mammalian imprinting.
  • To explore the relationship between imprinting, gene structure, and evolution in plants.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on plant imprinting.
  • Comparative analysis with imprinting in mammals.

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  • Discussion of epigenetic mechanisms like DNA methylation and paramutation.

    • Main Results:

    • Plant imprinting is linked to differential DNA methylation and gene organization.
    • Similarities and differences exist between plant and mammalian imprinting.
    • Imprinting in plants may involve paramutation and transgene silencing.

    Conclusions:

    • Genomic imprinting in plants is a complex epigenetic process.
    • Understanding plant imprinting offers insights into gene regulation and evolution.
    • Further research is needed on the structural and evolutionary aspects of plant imprinting.