Seeds are an important life cycle stage because they guarantee plant survival in
unfavorable environmental conditions and the transfer of genetic information from parents to …

Plant senescence is the last stage of plant development and a type of programmed cell
death, occurring at a predictable time and cell. It involves the functional conversion from …

Recent investigations show that exogenously applied small interfering RNAs (siRNA) and
long double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) precursors can be taken up and translocated in plants …

Abstract Background and Aims Determining seed longevity by identifying chemical changes
that precede, and may be linked to, seed mortality, is an important but difficult task. The …

Plant rejuvenation refers to the reversal of the adult phase in plants and the recovery of part
or all of juvenile plant characteristics. The growth and reproductive vitality of plants can be …

Leaf senescence is driven by the expression of senescence-associated genes (SAGs).
Development-specific genes often undergo DNA demethylation in their promoter and other …

Leaves play a crucial role in the growth and development of rice (Oryza sativa) as sites for
the production of photosynthesis. Early leaf senescence leads to substantial drops in rice …

In mammals, DNA methylation is associated with aging. However, age‐related DNA
methylation changes during phase transitions largely remain unstudied in plants. Moso …

Senescence is a major developmental transition in plants that requires a massive
reprogramming of gene expression and includes various layers of regulations. Senescence …

Seed longevity is a complex process of key ecological and agronomic importance. DNA
damage is a significant factor affecting seed ageing. Likewise, epigenetic changes can …