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Population-level analysis reveals the widespread occurrence and phenotypic consequence of DNA methylation variation not tagged by genetic variation in maize.
Genome biology - 19 Nov 2019
Xu Jing, Chen Guo, Hermanson Peter J, Xu Qiang, Sun Changshuo, Chen Wenqing, Kan Qiuxin, Li Minqi, Crisp Peter A, Yan Jianbing, Li Lin, Springer Nathan M, Li Qing
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BACKGROUND: DNA methylation can provide a source of heritable information that is sometimes entirely uncoupled from genetic variation. However, the extent of this uncoupling and the roles of DNA methylation in shaping diversity of both gene expression and phenotypes are hotly debated. Here, we investigate the genetic basis and biological functions of DNA methylation at a population scale in maize. RESULTS: We...
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