3D genome architecture coordinates trans and cis regulation of differentially expressed ear and tassel genes in maize

Background Maize ears and tassels are two separate types of inflorescence which are initiated by similar developmental processes but gradually develop distinct architectures. However, coordinated trans and cis regulation of differentially expressed genes determining ear and tassel architecture within the 3D genome context is largely unknown. Results We identify 56,055 and 52,633 open chromatin regions (OCRs) in developing maize ear and tassel...