Epigenetics And Gene Regulation

<p><b>The idea of ​​publishing this book was born from the fact that epigenetics is an important actor in the study of gene regulation in living organisms. The beginning of research on epigenetics was born from the desire to understand how it influences the development and behavior of plants. This book is composed of 32 chapters that relate the general mechanisms of epigenetic regulation such as DNA methylation and post-translational modifications of histones to the smallest player with the most important role in gene regulation in small RNAs and also in their crop improvement applications. For the foreseeable future there will be a strong presence of epigenetics in food production plant fitness and crop improvement. We hope that readers of this book will find a first glance at the many contributions that the field of epigenetics can make to help meet world demand for food.</b></p>