Pathogen recognition by plants results in the activation of signaling pathways that induce
defense reactions. There is growing evidence indicating that epigenetic mechanisms directly …

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 …

The influence of the histone variant H2A. Z on transcription remains a long-standing
conundrum. Here, by analyzing the actin-related protein6 mutant, which is impaired in H2A …

Pathogenesis in plant diseases is complex comprising diverse pathogen virulence and plant
immune mechanisms. These pathogens cause damaging plant diseases by deploying …

In mammalian cells, the transcription factor p53 plays a crucial role in transmitting DNA
damage signals to maintain genome integrity. However, in plants, orthologous genes for p53 …

Nucleosomal acetyltransferase of H4 (NuA4) is an essential transcriptional coactivator in
eukaryotes, but remains poorly characterized in plants. Here, we describe Arabidopsis …

The basic unit of chromatin, the nucleosome, is an octamer of four core histone proteins
(H2A, H2B, H3, and H4) and serves as a fundamental regulatory unit in all DNA-templated …

Ambient temperature affects plant growth and even minor changes can substantially impact
crop yields. The underlying mechanisms of temperature perception and response are just …

Selective, tissue-specific gene expression is facilitated by the epigenetic modification
H3K27me3 (trimethylation of lysine 27 on histone H3) in plants and animals. Much remains …

As sessile organisms, plants are constantly exposed to changing environments frequently
under diverse stresses. Invasion by pathogens, including virus, bacterial and fungal …