gene-silencing
Gene silencing is a regulatory process that suppresses the expression of specific genes at the transcriptional or post-transcriptional level, often through mechanisms like RNA interference. In plant science, it serves as a powerful tool for studying gene function by selectively turning off targeted genes to observe resulting changes in growth, development, or stress responses. It also underpins natural plant defense mechanisms against viruses and is increasingly used to engineer crops with improved traits, such as disease resistance or enhanced nutritional content.
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