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Near-isogenic lines (NILs) are classical genetic tools used to dissect the actions of an allele when placed in a uniform genetic background. Although the goal of NIL creation is to examine the effects of a single allele in isolation, DNA linked to the allele is invariably retained and can confound any allele-specific effects. In addition to genetic variation, highly polymorphic species such as Zea mays will contain introgressed polymorphisms encompassing transposable elements (TEs) and the cis-acting small RNA (sRNA) that represses them. Through transcriptomics, we described the differences in sRNA and TE transcriptional expression between a W22-derived introgression and its homologous B73 region. As anticipated, many differences in sRNA expression were observed. Unexpectedly, however, 24nt sRNA expression over the introgressed region was low overall compared to both the homologous B73 region and the rest of the genome. Across the introgression, low sRNA expression was accompanied by increased TE transcription. Possible explanations for the observed trends in sRNA and TE expression across the introgression region are discussed. These findings support the notion that any introgressed allele is in an epigenetic environment distinct from that found at the allele from the recurrent parent. Additionally, these results suggest that further study of sRNA expression levels during the introgression process is warranted.

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Introgressed DNA within a <i>Zea mays</i> near isogenic line displays lower levels of 24nt sRNA expression than the homologous region from the recurrent parent

Introgressed DNA within a Zea mays near isogenic line displays lower levels of 24nt sRNA expression than the homologous region from the recurrent parent