The role of epigenetics in plant pathogens interactions under the changing environments: A systematic review
Epigenetic modifications are emerging as pivotal regulatory mechanisms in plant-pathogen interactions, especially under changing environmental conditions. This review systematically examines the application of epigenetic processes (DNA methylation, histone modifications, non-coding RNAs, and RNA met...
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| description | Epigenetic modifications are emerging as pivotal regulatory mechanisms in plant-pathogen interactions, especially under changing environmental conditions. This review systematically examines the application of epigenetic processes (DNA methylation, histone modifications, non-coding RNAs, and RNA methylation) in shaping the intricate dynamics between plants and pathogens. DNA methylation influences plant immunity by modulating gene expression and chromatin accessibility, while histone modifications, such as acetylation and methylation, enable plants to establish robust defenses by fine-tuning stress-responsive genes. Small RNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) act as post-transcriptional regulators, orchestrating immune signaling and pathogen counter-defense strategies. RNA methylation, particularly N6-methyladenosine (m6A), adds another layer of regulation, controlling the stability and translation of transcripts involved in host immunity and pathogen virulence. The review highlights the co-evolutionary arms race between plants and pathogens, where pathogens manipulate host epigenetic machinery to suppress defenses, while plants deploy countermeasures to maintain immune resilience. Advances in high-throughput sequencing and CRISPR-based tools are shedding light on these complex interactions, offering opportunities to engineer crops with enhanced disease resistance. Furthermore, the review emphasizes the need to explore the interplay between these epigenetic mechanisms under multifaceted environmental stresses. By integrating recent findings, this review underscores the potential of epigenetic research to revolutionize crop protection strategies, ensuring agricultural sustainability in a rapidly changing world. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2c7569acdbc946728397e92cdfa8692b2025-02-02T05:29:29ZengElsevierPlant Stress2667-064X2025-03-0115100753The role of epigenetics in plant pathogens interactions under the changing environments: A systematic reviewWenhao Wu0Guoqiang Fan1Institute of Paulownia, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR ChinaCollege of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450002, PR China; Corresponding author.Epigenetic modifications are emerging as pivotal regulatory mechanisms in plant-pathogen interactions, especially under changing environmental conditions. This review systematically examines the application of epigenetic processes (DNA methylation, histone modifications, non-coding RNAs, and RNA methylation) in shaping the intricate dynamics between plants and pathogens. DNA methylation influences plant immunity by modulating gene expression and chromatin accessibility, while histone modifications, such as acetylation and methylation, enable plants to establish robust defenses by fine-tuning stress-responsive genes. Small RNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) act as post-transcriptional regulators, orchestrating immune signaling and pathogen counter-defense strategies. RNA methylation, particularly N6-methyladenosine (m6A), adds another layer of regulation, controlling the stability and translation of transcripts involved in host immunity and pathogen virulence. The review highlights the co-evolutionary arms race between plants and pathogens, where pathogens manipulate host epigenetic machinery to suppress defenses, while plants deploy countermeasures to maintain immune resilience. Advances in high-throughput sequencing and CRISPR-based tools are shedding light on these complex interactions, offering opportunities to engineer crops with enhanced disease resistance. Furthermore, the review emphasizes the need to explore the interplay between these epigenetic mechanisms under multifaceted environmental stresses. By integrating recent findings, this review underscores the potential of epigenetic research to revolutionize crop protection strategies, ensuring agricultural sustainability in a rapidly changing world.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667064X25000181EpigeneticsDNA methylationHistone modificationsmiRNAslncRNAsRNA methylation |
| spellingShingle | Wenhao Wu Guoqiang Fan The role of epigenetics in plant pathogens interactions under the changing environments: A systematic review Plant Stress Epigenetics DNA methylation Histone modifications miRNAs lncRNAs RNA methylation |
| title | The role of epigenetics in plant pathogens interactions under the changing environments: A systematic review |
| title_full | The role of epigenetics in plant pathogens interactions under the changing environments: A systematic review |
| title_fullStr | The role of epigenetics in plant pathogens interactions under the changing environments: A systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of epigenetics in plant pathogens interactions under the changing environments: A systematic review |
| title_short | The role of epigenetics in plant pathogens interactions under the changing environments: A systematic review |
| title_sort | role of epigenetics in plant pathogens interactions under the changing environments a systematic review |
| topic | Epigenetics DNA methylation Histone modifications miRNAs lncRNAs RNA methylation |
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