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MORC–ALKBH1 antagonism shapes three‐dimensional gene regulation in rice

Year: 2026

Type: article

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.

Source: Journal of Integrative Plant Biology

DOI: 10.1111/jipb.70163

Authors: Muhammad Fahad, Leeza Tariq, Frédéric Pontvianne, Wanchang Li

Institutions: ZheJiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang University, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Perpignan, Laboratoire Génome et Développement des Plantes

Language: English

Topic: Epigenetics and DNA Methylation

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7126021788

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