Epigenetics: a catalyst of plant immunity against pathogens
The plant immune system protects against pests and diseases. The recognition of stress‐
related molecular patterns triggers localised immune responses, which are often followed by …
related molecular patterns triggers localised immune responses, which are often followed by …
A DNA methylation reader complex that enhances gene transcription
DNA methylation generally functions as a repressive transcriptional signal, but it is also
known to activate gene expression. In either case, the downstream factors remain largely …
known to activate gene expression. In either case, the downstream factors remain largely …
MORC proteins: novel players in plant and animal health
A Koch, HG Kang, J Steinbrenner… - Frontiers in plant …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Microrchidia (MORC) proteins comprise a family of proteins that have been identified in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. They are defined by two hallmark domains: a GHKL-type …
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. They are defined by two hallmark domains: a GHKL-type …
Co-targeting RNA polymerases IV and V promotes efficient de novo DNA methylation in Arabidopsis
The RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM) pathway in plants controls gene expression via
cytosine DNA methylation. The ability to manipulate RdDM would shed light on the …
cytosine DNA methylation. The ability to manipulate RdDM would shed light on the …
A MORC-driven transcriptional switch controls Toxoplasma developmental trajectories and sexual commitment
Toxoplasma gondii has a complex life cycle that is typified by asexual development that
takes place in vertebrates, and sexual reproduction, which occurs exclusively in felids and is …
takes place in vertebrates, and sexual reproduction, which occurs exclusively in felids and is …
CRISPR/SpCas9‐mediated double knockout of barley Microrchidia MORC1 and MORC6a reveals their strong involvement in plant immunity, transcriptional gene …
M Galli, E Martiny, J Imani, N Kumar… - Plant Biotechnology …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The Microrchidia (MORC) family proteins are important nuclear regulators in both animals
and plants with critical roles in epigenetic gene silencing and genome stabilization. In the …
and plants with critical roles in epigenetic gene silencing and genome stabilization. In the …
China's success in increasing per capita food production
J Zhang - Journal of Experimental Botany, 2011 - academic.oup.com
China has to feed 20% of the global population with only about 5% of the planet's water
resources and 7% of its arable land. With such limited natural conditions, however, China's …
resources and 7% of its arable land. With such limited natural conditions, however, China's …
Arabidopsis MORC proteins function in the efficient establishment of RNA directed DNA methylation
The Microrchidia (MORC) family of ATPases are required for transposable element (TE)
silencing and heterochromatin condensation in plants and animals, and C. elegans MORC …
silencing and heterochromatin condensation in plants and animals, and C. elegans MORC …
Single-nucleus RNA-seq reveals that MBD5, MBD6, and SILENZIO maintain silencing in the vegetative cell of develo** pollen
Silencing of transposable elements (TEs) drives the evolution of numerous redundant
mechanisms of transcriptional regulation. Arabidopsis MBD5, MBD6, and SILENZIO act as …
mechanisms of transcriptional regulation. Arabidopsis MBD5, MBD6, and SILENZIO act as …
Further analysis of barley MORC 1 using a highly efficient RNA‐guided Cas9 gene‐editing system
Microrchidia (MORC) proteins comprise a family of proteins that have been identified in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. They are defined by two hallmark domains: a GHKL‐type ATP …
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. They are defined by two hallmark domains: a GHKL‐type ATP …