Epigenetic modifications during angiosperm gametogenesis

Angiosperms do not contain a distinct germline, but rather develop gametes from gametophyte initials that undergo cell division. These gametes contain cells that give rise to an endosperm and the embryo. DNA methylation is decreased in the vegetative nucleus (VN) and central cell nucleus (CCN) resul...

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Main Authors: Zoe Danielle Migicovsky, Igor eKovalchuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2012.00020/full