PhD Student: Procedure no. DSMBBC/2027/01: Chromatin-Associated lncRNAs in Regulating Transcription and Dormancy in Seeds

Seed dormancy is a vital adaptive trait allowing seeds to ignore transiently favourable conditions, thereby optimising survival and plant fitness. Its tight regulation involves a complex interplay between genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Key among these are the DELAY OF GERMINATION 1 (DOG1) gene and the abscisic acid (ABA) pathway.