Does anyone on this list happen to be in the field of orchid epigenetics?
There's a new book out by Blackwell on "PLANT EPIGENETICS," by Peter Meyer . It seems to me that this sort of research would wreak havoc with our judging systems.
"Epigenetic modifications are stable but potentially reversible alterations in gene _expression that occur without permanent changes in DNA sequence. Recent years have seen a dramatic increase of research activity in this area. This is the first volume to provide an overview of our current knowledge of epigenetic mechanisms in plants. It is directed at researchers and professionals working in plant molecular genetics, developmental biology and biochemistry, and will provide a point of entry to the detailed literature."
Nina Rach
Houston
Rob Halgren is in the genetics field. He may better be able to answer some of your questions. I think he posts here and will chime in on this interesting topic. As to 'permanent' DNA mutations being reversed, possibly by the epigenome, NPR's Science Friday discussed that recently and I provided a link here to the university's announcement in regards to the study on Arabdopsis (mustard). You can find the link on Science Friday's web page.
[Aaron, your post on this subject was scrubbed]
Nina, did you ever bloom that stanhopea species from the LA Arboretum that I traded with you? The tag said it was from Mexico...but no one I know agrees with the tag... Any idea what it was? I finally killed mine.
K Barrett N Calif, USA
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