Term Name: | epigenetic programming in the endosperm |
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Synonyms: | epigenetic reprogramming in the endosperm |
Definition: | The global programming of epigenetic modifications following binucleate central cell fertilization. This involves DNA methylation at the silent allele. In the endosperm, maternal genomes are hypomethylated compared with the paternal genome. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0141044] QuickGO AmiGO |