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Deciphering the Epigenetic Alphabet Involved in Transgenerational Stress Memory in Crops
Velimir Mladenov1, Vasileios Fotopoulos2, Eirini Kaiserli3
1Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Sq. Dositeja Obradovića 8, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|July 20, 2021
Summary
Identifying heritable epigenetic changes in crops is crucial for breeding climate-resilient varieties. This research reviews epigenetic modifications and the EPI-CATCH consortium
Area of Science:
- Plant epigenetics and epigenomics
- Crop adaptation and stress tolerance
Background:
- Epigenetic modifications play a role in crop adaptation to climate change.
- Heritability of epigenetic changes in crops remains unclear.
- Identifying transgenerational epigenetic marks is vital for crop breeding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review plant responses to environmental stresses.
- To overview recent findings on transgenerational epigenetic modifications in crops.
- To describe the aims of the EPI-CATCH COST action.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on plant epigenetics and stress responses.
- Overview of current research on transgenerational epigenetic modifications.
- Description of the EPI-CATCH consortium's objectives.
Main Results:
- Epigenetic modifications are investigated for their role in crop adaptation.
- Heritability of epigenetic changes is critical for breeding applications.
- The EPI-CATCH consortium aims to standardize methods and share knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Understanding heritable epigenetic marks is key for developing stress-tolerant crops.
- The EPI-CATCH action will advance plant epigenetics research through collaboration.
- Standardized methods and knowledge exchange are essential for progress in the field.
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