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A novel role for histone methyltransferase KYP/SUVH4 in the control of Arabidopsis primary seed dormancy.
The New phytologist - 1 Feb 2012
Zheng Jian, Chen Fengying, Wang Zhi, Cao Hong, Li Xiaoying, Deng Xin, Soppe Wim J J, Li Yong, Liu Yongxiu
Abstract excerpt
• Seed dormancy controls germination and plays a crucial role in the life cycle of plants. Chromatin modifications are involved in the regulation of seed dormancy; however, little is known about the underlying mechanism. • KYP/SUVH4 is required for histone H3 lysine 9 dimethylation. Mutations in this gene cause increased seed dormancy. KYP/SUVH4-overexpressing Arabidopsis plants show decreased dormancy. KYP/SUVH4...
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