Archive: August, 2019

Soil salinity is one of the most important global problems that negatively affect crop productivity. Jiang et al designed a forward genetic screen in A. thaliana to identify the specific ionic response triggered by salt stress. They mutagenized plants expressing the genetically encoded Ca2+ sensor aequorin,…

The corn we eat is a seed, which is a product of fertilization. It is widely known that corn yields are highly susceptible to abiotic stress conditions that occur during the repdroductive stage of development. Begcy et al. used a metabolomic / transcriptomic approach to understand why transient heat…

Identification of protein- protein interactions helps understand the signaling cascade in multiple biological process including development, biotic and abiotic stress. Previously, a proximity-based labelling approach referred to as BioID had been used to identify proteins in close proximity to a protein…

Physcomitrella STEMIN transcription factor induces stem cell formation with epigenetic reprogramming Insights into transcription factors (TFs) in non-flowering plants are increading thanks to the establishment of new bryophyte model organisms. In new work, Ishikawa et al. present STEMIN1, a Physcomitrella…

Bara Altartouri , first author of Pectin chemistry and cellulose crystallinity govern pavement cell morphogenesis in a multi-step mechanism Current Position: PhD candidate at the University of Montreal, Canada Education: Master’s degree in horticultural genetics and biotechnology, MAICh institute,…

This season’s theme is “Cultivating a Career”, and we’ll talk about this from both sides--ideas and advice for your own career AND for helping the careers of others.  Be sure to listen to our previous seasons while you wait and stay tuned! https://cast.rocks/hosting/8420/S4E0-Teaser.mp3 How…

Kevin Begcy, first author of Male Sterility in Maize after Transient Heat Stress during the Tetrad Stage of Pollen Development Current position: Assistant Professor, University of Florida Education: Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Non-scientific interest: Sports,…

Poignant reminder that this #PlantBio19 is the first @ASPB meeting in 6 decades that doesn't benefit from the presence of Winslow Briggs. We are hearing about the many ways he supported plant sience and scientists. pic.twitter.com/GAXQNhqwrs — mary williams (@PlantTeaching) August 5, 2019 #PlantBio19…