Karel Müller, first author of DIOXYGENASE FOR AUXIN OXIDATION 1 catalyzes the oxidation of IAA Amino Acid Conjugates Current Position Scientist, Laboratory of Hormonal Regulations in Plants, Institute of Experimental Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences Education Diploma in genetics and…

Thank you to all who submitted applications for this program. The deadline has now passed and we will be evaluating the applications and announcing those selected later this year.     This past January, Plant Physiology welcomed 16 new Assistant Features Editors to the editorial…

Winkelmüller, Entila, Anver et al. uncover the considerable variation in gene expression patterns in closely related Brassicaceae species during pattern triggered immunity. Plant Cell  By Thomas M. Winkelmüller, Frederickson D. Entila, Shajahan Anver, and Kenichi Tsuda  Background: Plants…

Haber et al. developed an automated microplate system to continuously monitor levels of reactive oxygen species in planta. Plant Cell. https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koab068. By Zechariah Haber and Shilo Rosenwasser, The Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture, The…

Zhicheng Wu, co-first author of "The circadian-controlled PIF8-BBX28 module regulates petal senescence in rose flowers by governing mitochondrial ROS homeostasis at night" Current Position: Ph.D candidate Education: Ph.D candidate at China Agricultural University Non-scientific Interests: Playing…

Yi Zhang, co-first author of "The circadian-controlled PIF8-BBX28 module regulates petal senescence in rose flowers by governing mitochondrial ROS homeostasis at night" Current Position: Postdoctoral research in the joint project, FAFU-UCR Joint Centre, Haixia Institute of Science and Technology.…

Neha Rai, first author of "Perception of solar UV radiation by plants: photoreceptors and mechanisms" Current Position: Post Doc in Prof. Roman Ulm’s lab at the Department of Botany and Plant Biology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland Education: Ph.D. in Plant Biology, University of…

According to FAO, only a hundred out of several thousands edible plants contribute to the global food system. Specifically, twelve species dominate food production worldwide; more than a half of our daily calorie intake comes from four seed crops (maize, soybean, rice and wheat). Although the agricultural…