Open AccessDNA Methylation and Embryogenic Competence in Leaves and Callus of Napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.)
Author(s) -
Fionnuala Morrish,
Indra K. Vasil
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
plant physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.554
H-Index - 312
eISSN - 1532-2548
pISSN - 0032-0889
DOI - 10.1104/pp.90.1.37
Subject(s) - callus , pennisetum purpureum , biology , botany , dna methylation , methylation , dna , dry matter , gene , genetics , gene expression
Quantitative and qualitative levels of DNA methylation were evaluated in leaves and callus of Pennisetum purpureum Schum. The level of methylation did not change during leaf differentiation or aging and similar levels of methylation were found in embryogenic and nonembryogenic callus.
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