Advances in Plant Three-Dimensional Genomics Research

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1009-7791.2025.05.013

Subtropical Plant Science ›› 2025, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (5): 578-586.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1009-7791.2025.05.013

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Advances in Plant Three-Dimensional Genomics Research

LI Qiu-jia1, QIU Bing-hui1, LI Ling-yu1, CHEN Shuang2, YU Ke-qin1*

(1. Xiangyang Vocational and Technical College, Xiangyang 441050, Hubei China; 2. Xiangyang Plant Protection Station, Xiangyang 441021, Hubei China)

Received:2025-04-27 Accepted:2025-09-01 Online:2025-10-31 Published:2025-12-17
Contact: YU Ke-qin

植物三维基因组学研究进展

李秋佳1，邱秉慧1，李凌雨1，陈爽2，余克琴1*

(1. 襄阳职业技术学院，湖北襄阳 441050；2. 襄阳市植物保护站，湖北襄阳 441021)

通讯作者: 余克琴
基金资助:
襄阳职业技术学院高层次人才科研启动经费资助项目(XYZYZZ06、XYZYZZ11)

Abstract

Abstract: As a research hotspot in the post-genomics era, 3D genomics is dedicated to revealing the three-dimensional spatial structure of the genome within the cell nucleus and its associations with biological processes. Compared with animals, plant 3D genomics, despite starting later and facing numerous technical challenges, has achieved significant progress in recent years. This paper systematically reviews the development of technical approaches in plant 3D genomics research, the characteristics of the three-dimensional hierarchical structure of plant genomes, and explores the technical challenges encountered in the research process, aiming to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the future development of this field.

Key words: 3D genomics, chromatin conformation, epigenetic regulation, plant genome, gene expression

摘要： 三维基因组学作为后基因组学时代的研究热点，致力于揭示基因组在细胞核内的三维空间结构及其与基因表达调控等生物过程的关联。相较于动物，植物三维基因组学起步较晚且面临诸多技术难题，但近年来取得显著进展。本文系统梳理植物三维基因组学研究的技术手段发展、植物基因组的三维层级结构特征，并探讨研究过程中面临的技术挑战。

关键词: 三维基因组学, 染色质构象, 表观遗传调控, 植物基因组, 基因表达

CLC Number:

Q943

LI Qiu-jia, QIU Bing-hui, LI Ling-yu, CHEN Shuang, YU Ke-qin. Advances in Plant Three-Dimensional Genomics Research[J]. Subtropical Plant Science, 2025, 54(5): 578-586.

李秋佳, 邱秉慧, 李凌雨, 陈爽, 余克琴. 植物三维基因组学研究进展[J]. 亚热带植物科学, 2025, 54(5): 578-586.

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