Epigenetic divergence is sufficient to trigger heterosis in Arabidopsis thaliana
Kathrin Lauss, Rene Wardenaar, Marieke H.A. van Hulten, Victor Guryev, Joost J.B Keurentjes, Maike Stam, Frank Johannes
This study shows that epigenetic divergence between parents can cause heterosis in Arabidopsis thaliana hybrids, with specific differentially methylated regions linked to heterotic traits.
bioRxiv · Jun 21, 2016Plant Biology