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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2024-12-01
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Series: | Nucleus |
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Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19491034.2024.2328719 |