Understanding mechanisms of novel gene expression in polyploids

Osborn, T. C., Pires, J. C., Birchler, J. A., Auger, D. L., Chen, Z. J., Lee, H. S., Comai, L., Madlung, A., Doerge, R. W., Colot, V., Martienssen, R. A. (March 2003) Understanding mechanisms of novel gene expression in polyploids. Trends in Genetics, 19 (3). pp. 141-7. ISSN 0168-9525

Abstract

Polyploidy has long been recognized as a prominent force shaping the evolution of eukaryotes, especially flowering plants. New phenotypes often arise with polyploid formation and can contribute to the success of polyploids in nature or their selection for use in agriculture. Although the causes of novel variation in polyploids are not well understood, they could involve changes in gene expression through increased variation in dosage-regulated gene expression, altered regulatory interactions, and rapid genetic and epigenetic changes. New research approaches are being used to study these mechanisms and the results should provide a more complete understanding of polyploidy.

Item Type: Paper
Uncontrolled Keywords: Biological Evolution Gene Dosage Gene Expression Regulation Genes Plant Genetic Variation Genome Plant Models Genetic Plants genetics Polyploidy Selection Genetic
Subjects: bioinformatics > genomics and proteomics > genetics & nucleic acid processing > DNA, RNA structure, function, modification
evolution
bioinformatics > genomics and proteomics > genetics & nucleic acid processing > DNA, RNA structure, function, modification > genes, structure and function > gene expression
bioinformatics > genomics and proteomics > genetics & nucleic acid processing > DNA, RNA structure, function, modification > genes, structure and function
organism description > plant
CSHL Authors:
Communities: CSHL labs > Martienssen lab
Depositing User: Matt Covey
Date: March 2003
Date Deposited: 01 Jul 2013 18:22
Last Modified: 01 Jul 2013 18:22
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URI: https://repository.cshl.edu/id/eprint/27896

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