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Cytosine methylation alteration in natural populations of Leymus chinensis induced by multiple abiotic stresses.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Yu Yingjie, Yang Xuejiao, Wang Huaying, Shi Fengxue, Liu Ying, Liu Jushan, Li Linfeng, Wang Deli, Liu Bao
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BACKGROUND: Human activity has a profound effect on the global environment and caused frequent occurrence of climatic fluctuations. To survive, plants need to adapt to the changing environmental conditions through altering their morphological and physiological traits. One known mechanism for phenotypic innovation to be achieved is environment-induced rapid yet inheritable epigenetic changes. Therefore, the use of...
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