Heterochromatin in plant meiosis

Heterochromatin is an organizational property of eukaryotic chromosomes, characterized by extensive DNA and histone modifications, that is associated with the silencing of transposable elements and repetitive sequences. Maintaining heterochromatin is crucial for ensuring genomic integrity and stabil...

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Main Authors: Cong Wang, Zhiyu Chen, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Yingxiang Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Nucleus
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19491034.2024.2328719