Epigenetics for Plant Improvement: Current Knowledge and Modeling Avenues
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Article de revue
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Trends in Plant Science. 2017, vol. 22, n° 7, p. 610-623
English Abstract
Epigenetic variations are involved in the control of plant developmental processes and participate in shaping phenotypic plasticity to the environment. Intense breeding has eroded genetic diversity, and epigenetic diversity ...Read more >
Epigenetic variations are involved in the control of plant developmental processes and participate in shaping phenotypic plasticity to the environment. Intense breeding has eroded genetic diversity, and epigenetic diversity now emerge as a new source of phenotypic variations to improve adaptation to changing environments and ensure the yield and quality of crops. Here, we review how the characterization of the stability and heritability of epigenetic variations is required to drive breeding strategies, which can be assisted by process-based models. We propose future directions to hasten the elucidation of complex epigenetic regulatory networks that should help crop modelers to take epigenetic modifications into account and assist breeding strategies for specific agronomical traits.Read less <
Keywords
Épigénétique
Amélioration des plantes
Modélisation
Contrôle de processus
Élevage intensif
Variation épigénétique
Plasticité phénotypique
Changement environnemental
Régulateur du développement des plantes
Adaptation au changement
English Keywords
Epigenetics
Modeling
Plant Breeding
Adaptation
Environment
Development