Chromatin versus pathogens: the function of epigenetics in plant immunity

Frontiers in Plant Science

Bo eDing¹  Guo-Liang eWang² 

[1] Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences;Ohio State University;

关键词: Chromatin;    Plant Immunity;    Chromatin remodeling;    biotic stress;    histone modification;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpls.2015.00675

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

To defend against pathogens, plants have developed a sophisticated innate immunity that includes effector recognition, signal transduction, and rapid defense responses. Recent evidence has demonstrated that plants utilize the epigenetic control of gene expression to fine-tune their defense when challenged by pathogens. In this review, we highlight the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms of histone modifications (i.e., methylation, acetylation, and ubiquitination) and chromatin remodeling that contribute to plant immunity against pathogens. Functions of key histone-modifying and chromatin remodeling enzymes are discussed.

【 授权许可】

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