Plant epigenetic regulation refers to the mechanisms that control gene expression through heritable modifications that do not alter the DNA sequence itself. This regulation is pivotal for plants, as it allows them to respond to environmental changes, developmental signals, and stress conditions efficiently. Key mechanisms involved include DNA methylation, histone modification, and the action of small RNAs, which together form a complex network of gene regulation. These epigenetic changes enable plants to adapt to various conditions, such as altering flowering time or enhancing stress tolerance. Recent advancements in our understanding of plant epigenetics have significant implications for crop improvement, offering innovative strategies to breed plants that can better withstand climate change and other agricultural challenges.
Title : Exploring the genetic diversity in tannin-rich forages to explain the large intra species variability in tannin content
Selina Sterup Moore, Aarhus University, Denmark
Title : Isolation and functional properties of biomolecules of plants and its application
Balagopalan Unni, GEMS Arts & Science College (Autonomous), India
Title : Primed for the future: PGPR and the promise of sustainable, heritable crop resilience
Prashant Singh, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India
Title : Revealing allelic variations in candidate genes associated with grain yield under salinity stress between two contrasting rice genotypes
Nisha Sulari Kottearachchi, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Title : Adaptive strategies of Aristida L. species across ecological zones of Pakistan: Linking soil characteristics with morphological and physiological traits
Iram Ijaz, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan, Pakistan
Title : Ethnobotanical survey and abundance of weeds in selected Manihot esculenta (cassava) Crantz farms in Osun state, Nigeria
Dada Caleb Mayokun, University of Ibadan, Nigeria