Gene Silencing in Higher Plants and Related Phenomena in Other Eukaryotes

Gene Silencing in Higher Plants and Related Phenomena in Other Eukaryotes
ISBN-10
364279145X
ISBN-13
9783642791451
Category
Science
Pages
237
Language
English
Published
2012-12-06
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Author
Peter Meyer

Description

In recent years several different gene silencing phenomena have been discovered in plants. The book summarizes the most recent data on gene silencing phenomena such as trans-, inactivation, paramutation and co-suppression. Plant researchers will find this edition a valuable help in differentiating between a number of puzzling and partly contradictory gene silencing events. Those not familiar with plant molecular biology are introduced into the relevant methods and scientific models. In addition examples and models of gene silencing in flamentous fungi, Drosophila and mammalian systems are presented. By providing a comparative update on gene silencing effects in different eukaryotes, this book should stimulate communication among scientists working in diverse areas of eukaryotic gene regulation.

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