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Delve into chromatin modifications (histone variants, methylation, acetylation) and 3D genome architecture that govern transcriptional programs in plants. How do these modifications mediate developmental transitions, environmental adaptation, or transgenerational inheritance? We welcome studies on chromatin modification, chromatin remodelers, epigenetic memory in response to biotic/abiotic stress, and integrative analyses of epigenome dynamics.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to the understanding of epigenetic regulation in plants. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- DNA Methylation & Demethylation: Mechanisms of DNA methylation, its role in gene expression, transposon silencing, and its inheritance across generations.
- Histone Modifications & Chromatin Remodeling: Investigation of histone modifications and their influence on chromatin structure, transcriptional regulation, and plant development.
- Non-coding RNAs in Plant Epigenetics: The role of small RNAs (e.g., miRNAs, siRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs in the regulation of gene expression and epigenetic processes.
- Epigenetics and Environmental Stress: How environmental biotic and abiotic factors influence epigenetic changes in plants and the potential for epigenetic memory in stress adaptation.
- Epigenetic Inheritance and Transgenerational Effects: Mechanisms of epigenetic inheritance and the impact of epigenetic changes on plant populations across generations.
- Epigenetic Engineering and Crop Improvement: Potential applications of epigenetic research in the development of stress-resistant, high-yielding crops and sustainable agricultural practices.
- Technological Advances in Epigenetic Research: New tools and techniques for studying epigenetic modifications in plants, such as CRISPR/Cas9, ChIP-Seq, and single-cell epigenomics.
- Epigenetic Variation in Natural Populations: Investigating epigenetic variation in wild plant species and its role in plant evolution and adaptation to diverse ecosystems.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31st December 2025
Guest Editors:
Dr Yuan Wang, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, CAS, China
Dr. Danhua Jiang, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, National University of Singapore