The Rogue Peas: An Unforgivably Forgotten Paramutation

4,352 views

|

November 26, 2012

  • Share
  • José Leitao, Professor, Universidade do Algarve

    Abstract
    The spontaneously appearing rogue phenotype in Pisum sativum L. was the first reported and studied case of the epigenetic phenomenon paramutation. Although over 80 years have passed since the determination of the aberrant, defying the Mendelian rules, inheritance of this phenotype, no research data have been published aiming at to uncover the molecular mechanisms that underlie the establishment, maintenance and inheritance of the rogue traits.

    Genomics

    Keep up to date with all your favourite videos and channels.

    Get personalised notifications on new releases and channel content by subscribing to the LabTube eNewsletter.