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Regulation of Plant Growth and Development: A Review From a Chromatin Remodeling Perspective
oleh: Simon P. Ojolo, Simon P. Ojolo, Shijiang Cao, Shijiang Cao, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani, Weimin Li, Weimin Li, Maokai Yan, Maokai Yan, Mohammad Aslam, Mohammad Aslam, Heming Zhao, Yuan Qin
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Diterbitkan: | Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-08-01 |
Deskripsi
In eukaryotes, genetic material is packaged into a dynamic but stable nucleoprotein structure called chromatin. Post-translational modification of chromatin domains affects the expression of underlying genes and subsequently the identity of cells by conveying epigenetic information from mother to daughter cells. SWI/SNF chromatin remodelers are ATP-dependent complexes that modulate core histone protein polypeptides, incorporate variant histone species and modify nucleotides in DNA strands within the nucleosome. The present review discusses the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeler family, its classification and recent advancements. We also address the involvement of SWI/SNF remodelers in regulating vital plant growth and development processes such as meristem establishment and maintenance, cell differentiation, organ initiation, flower morphogenesis and flowering time regulation. Moreover, the role of chromatin remodelers in key phytohormone signaling pathways is also reviewed. The information provided in this review may prompt further debate and investigations aimed at understanding plant-specific epigenetic regulation mediated by chromatin remodeling under continuously varying plant growth conditions and global climate change.