The physiology of crop yield, 2nd edn

Abstract

Recently there have been remarkable advances in our understanding of epigenetic mechanisms in plants.Given the rapid increase in publication of scientific papers involved in plant epigenetics, a book that provides comprehensive coverage of recent knowledge is earnestly desired by plant scientists.Plant Epigenetics edited by Peter Meyer is published just at the right moment.This book contains nine chapters authored by known researchers who have published several 'hot' papers in this field.Transgene silencing is one of the prominent issues in transgenic plants in order to keep reliable activity of transgenes.Chapter 1 describes the molecular mechanism of transgene silencing from various points of view.Based on