Turns out "Junk DNA" was created to benefit mankind through Plant Grafting


TEs that code ncRNA allows plant grafting. TEs, or transposable elements, are DNA sequences that can move from one location to another in the genome. Some TEs code for non-coding RNA (ncRNA), which is RNA that does not encode a protein. This previously named "Junk DNA" can code for ncRNA and can have a variety of functions, including regulating gene expression, directing the formation of new cells, and protecting the genome from damage.

In plants, ncRNA from TEs has been shown to play a role in graft compatibility. Grafting is a technique in which two plants are joined together so that they can grow as a single plant. Grafting is often used to propagate plants that are difficult to grow from seed, or to combine the desirable traits of two different plants.

TEs can help to promote the fusion of cells from different plants. ncRNA can also help to suppress the immune response of the plant, which can help to prevent the graft from being rejected.

As a result of the work, scientists have developed new techniques for grafting plants that were previously incompatible. These techniques have made it possible to grow plants that are more resistant to pests and diseases, and to produce plants with improved yields.

Here are some examples of how TEs that code ncRNA allow plant grafting:

  • In one study, researchers found that ncRNA from a TE called Tnt1 was necessary for the successful grafting of two different tomato plants. The researchers showed that Tnt1-derived ncRNA promoted the fusion of cells from the two plants and suppressed the immune response of the grafted plant.

  • In another study, researchers found that ncRNA from a TE called Copia was important for the successful grafting of two different grapevines. The researchers showed that Copia-derived ncRNA promoted the formation of new cells at the graft site and protected the grafted plant from damage.

These studies demonstrate the important role that TEs that code ncRNA play in plant grafting. 

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the potential of epigenetics to revolutionize horticultural crop production. Epigenetic modifications are heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes in DNA sequence as opposed to NeoDarwinism . They can be induced by environmental factors, such as stress, and can be transmitted from parent to offspring.

There is evidence that grafting can induce epigenetic changes in both the scion and the rootstock. These changes can have a significant impact on the phenotype of the grafted plant, including its growth, yield, and resistance to pests and diseases. For example, grafting a scion with a high-yielding gene onto a rootstock with a strong root system can result in a plant with both high yield and good resistance to drought.


Here are some of the ways that epigenetics can be harnessed through grafting to revolutionize horticultural crop production:

  • Improved yield: Grafting can be used to combine the best traits of different plants, such as high yield in the scion and strong root system in the rootstock. This can lead to significant improvements in yield.

  • Improved quality: Grafting can be used to improve the quality of fruits and vegetables, such as by increasing sweetness or reducing bitterness.

  • Increased resistance to pests and diseases: Grafting can be used to transfer resistance genes from one plant to another. This can help to protect crops from pests and diseases that would otherwise devastate them.

  • Tolerance to abiotic stress: Grafting can be used to increase the tolerance of crops to abiotic stresses, such as drought, heat, and cold. This can help to ensure that crops can be grown in a wider range of climates.

Overall, epigenetics has the potential to revolutionize horticultural crop production by enabling plant breeders to develop new varieties of crops that are more productive, more nutritious, and more resilient to pests and diseases.


Keep in mind the speed of grafting happening ( 1-2 weeks) is too fast for NeoDarwinian mechanisms. Plus in the wild you'd have to have an unlikely event like this:


Good luck with that.

In summary "Junk DNA" with epigenetics allows rapid change dictated by the environment (man) for their benefit.

Now who would have thought of that? Well…God that's who.

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