Transgene-induced gene silencing is not affected by a change in ploidy level.

BACKGROUND: Whole genome duplication, which results in polyploidy, is a common feature of plant populations and a recurring event in the evolution of flowering plants. Polyploidy can result in changes to gene expression and epigenetic instability. Several epigenetic phenomena, occurring at the trans...

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Main Authors: Daniela Pignatta, Brian Dilkes, Tadeusz Wroblewski, Richard W Michelmore, Luca Comai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2516530?pdf=render