Ozone stress-induced DNA methylation variations and their transgenerational inheritance in foxtail millet.

ABSTRACT: Elevated near-surface ozone (O₃) concentrations have surpassed the tolerance limits of plants, significantly impacting crop growth and yield. To mitigate ozone pollution, plants must evolve a rapid and effective defense mechanism to alleviate ozone-induced damage. DNA methylation, as one of the most crucial epigenetic modifications, plays a pivotal role in maintaining gene stability, regulating gene expression, and enhancing plant resilience to environmental stressors. However, the epigenetic response of plants to O₃ stress, particularly DNA methylation variations and their intergenerational transmission, remains poorly understood. This study aims to explore the epigenetic mechanisms underlying plant responses to ozone stress across generations and to identify potenti

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11461238 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature