 Epigenetic regulation of transposable elements in the plant kingdom

Epigenetic regulation of transposable elements (TEs) in the plant kingdom refers to the mechanisms that control the activity, expression, and structural integrity of TEs through epigenetic modifications. TEs are DNA sequences that can change their position within a genome and have the potential to disrupt genes or regulatory regions, potentially leading to mutations and variability. In plants, the regulation of these elements is crucial for maintaining genome stability and proper gene expression.