Research progress on epigenetic regulation in plants'response to nematode stress
Epigenetic regulation refers to heritable regulation of gene expression that occurs during plant growth,development,and response to environmental stress without altering the gene sequence.It mainly includes DNA methylation,non-coding RNAs,and histone modifications.More and more evidences suggest that epigenetic regulation play a crucial role in plant-nematode interactions.This paper provides an overview of research progress on the regulation of plant responses to nematode stress through whole genome DNA methylation.It also reviews advances in the functions of non-coding RNAs in plant responses to nematode infection.Moreover,the role of nematode effector proteins in triggering epigenome changes and how nematodes induce changes in the plant methylome are discussed in the review.The paper concludes with prospects for the future research topics on epigenetic regulation in plant-nematode interactions.These findings lay a foundation for elucidating the epigenetic mechanisms underlying plant-nematode interactions and provide valuable insights for developing strategies for plant nematode prevention and control.