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Long-Lived Trees’ Epigenetic Mutations Serve as a Molecular Clock
Long-Lived Trees’ Epigenetic Mutations Serve as a Molecular Clock
Cells found in different branches of a tree have different patterns of DNA methylation, changes in which accumulate over time.
Cells found in different branches of a tree have different patterns of DNA methylation, changes in which accumulate over time.
DNA methylation, epigenetics, genetics & genomics, plant biology
Transgenerational Epigenetics Prepares Plants for Drought
Ben Andrew Henry | Jan 1, 2017 | 2 min read
Plants grown in dry soil produce offspring that are hardier in drought conditions, and DNA methylation appears responsible.