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Published on: July 10, 2017
Molecular Studies on Plant Telomeres: Expanding Horizons in Plant Biology
Xiao J Lin1, Ming L Wang1, Wen W Kong1
1Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
Abstract:
The integrity of plant genomes is intricately safeguarded by telomeres, the protective caps located at the ends of the chromosome. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the molecular mechanisms governing the structure, maintenance, and dynamics of plant telomeres, highlighting their genetic and epigenetic regulation and their pivotal roles in plant development, longevity, stress adaptation, and disease resistance. Recent advancements, such as next-generation sequencing and single-molecule imaging, have revolutionized our understanding of telomere biology, unveiling new insights into telomerase activity and telomere-associated genetic variants. Additionally, the review also discusses the challenges and future directions of telomere research, including the potential applications of telomere biology in plant breeding and genetic engineering.
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