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Epigenetic Inheritance of Stress Tolerance in Plants

PARUL SHARMA
December 12, 2025

Plants can inherit stress tolerance without altering their DNA sequence. This article explains how epigenetic mechanisms such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and small RNAs create stress memory that can persist across generations, helping plants adapt more rapidly to drought,…

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Epigenetics in Plants: Mechanisms, Functions, and Applications

PARUL SHARMA
March 23, 2025

Introduction Epigenetics refers to heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations in the DNA sequence. In plants, these modifications play a crucial role in regulating development, stress responses, and adaptation to environmental conditions. Unlike animals, plants exhibit…