Abstract
Epigenetic variation has been observed in many plant populations. This variation can influence qualitative and quantitative traits. A key question is whether there is novel information in the epigenome that is not captured by SNP-based genetic markers. The answer likely varies depending on the sources and stability of epigenetic variation as well as the type of population being studied. We consider the epigenetic variation in several plant systems and how this relates to potential for hidden information that could increase our understanding of phenotypic variation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 101989 |
Journal | Current Opinion in Plant Biology |
Volume | 61 |
Early online date | Jan 11 2021 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work is supported by the National Science Foundation (grants IOS-1934384 and IOS-1802848 .
Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 Elsevier Ltd
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Review
- Journal Article
- Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.