Nuclear Functions in Plant Transcription, Signaling and Development

Olga Pontes University of New Mexico One University Biology Department 288 Castetter Hall Hailing Jin Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, University of California 3234B Genomics Building Riverside, CA 92521

“This is a very informative and balanced volume on the fascinating area of plant epigenetics. All authors have done a very good job to include the recent literature. … for readers interested in plant epigenetics, it can be strongly recommended as a highly informative and well-balanced read.” (Isabel Bäurle, Journal of Plant Physiology, Vol. 192, 2016)

• RNA-directed DNA methylation and transcriptional silencing in Arabidopsis.- The role of DNA methylation in transposable element silencing and genomic imprinting.- Nuclear Bodies and Responses to the Environments.- Plasticity of Chromatin Organization in the Plant Interphase Nucleus.- Role of Epigenetic Modifications in Plant Responses to Environmental Stresses.- Setting the Stage for the Next Generation: Epigenetic Reprogramming during Sexual Plant Reproduction.- Epigenetic Modifications at Developmental Transitions in Arabidopsis.- Mechanisms of Transposable Element Evolution in Plants and their Effects on Gene Expression.- Population Epigenetics.