MORC–ALKBH1 antagonism shapes three‐dimensional gene regulation in rice
Abstract
This commentary highlights how antagonistic actions between MORC proteins and the DNA demethylase ALKBH1 shape three-dimensional chromatin organization in rice. By balancing gene silencing and activation at stress-responsive loci, this mechanism provides insights into chromatin regulation and offers potential applications for developing stress-resilient crop varieties through epigenomic breeding.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
Plant Molecular Biology Research
Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Integrative Plant Biology
- Volume
- 68
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 1256–1258
- Publication date
- 28 January 2026
- Language
- EN