Mia Lynn Swain: The Plant Cell Author
The Plant Cell: Author Profiles
Mia Lynn Swain, co-first author of "The final piece of the Triangle of U: Evolution of the tetraploid Brassica carinata genome"
Current Position: Ph.D. student in Dr. Won Yim’s plant genomics lab in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno, USA.
Education: B.S. in Biochemistry…
Longsheng Zhao: Plant Physiology First Author
Plant Physiology: Author Profiles
Longsheng Zhao, first author of “Native architecture and acclimation of photosynthetic membranes in a fast-growing cyanobacterium”
Current Position: Postdoctoral fellow in State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, and Marine Biotechnology Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237,…
Genetic reprogramming during immune activation: Decompressing the genetic information encoded in alternative transcription start sites
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellThieffry, López-Márquez, et al. explore the use of alternative transcriptional start sites during immune responses. https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koac108
Background:
Upon sensing an attempted infection, plants change from growth to defense by reshaping gene activity. However, there is not always…
Omar Arias-Gaguancela: Plant Direct First Author
Plant Direct: Author Profiles
Omar Arias-Gaguancela, first author of "Enhanced seedling growth by 3-n-pentadecylphenolethanolamide is mediated by fatty acid amide hydrolases in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)"
Current Position: PhD candidate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BioDiscovery Institute, Department of Biological…
Hui Chen: Plant Physiology First Author
Plant Physiology: Author Profiles
Hui Chen, first author of "TaHRC suppresses the calcium-mediated immune response and triggers wheat head blight susceptibility"
Current Position: Research Assistant Professor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA
Education: Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Ehime,…
Qingwen Wu: Plant Physiology First Author
Plant Physiology: Author Profiles
Qingwen Wu, first author of “Rhamnosyltransferases Involved in the Biosynthesis of Flavone Rutinosides in Chrysanthemum Species”
Current Position: PhD candidate, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Education: Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Non-scientific interests: Horticulture
Brief…
Nahyun Cho: Plant Physiology First Author
Plant Physiology: Author Profiles
Nahyun Cho, first author of "E3 Ligase AtAIRP5/GARU Regulates Drought Stress Response by Stimulating SERINE CARBOXYPEPTIDASE-LIKE1 Turnover"
Current Position: Ph.D candidate, Department of Systems Biology, Division of Life Science, Yonsei University
Education: Bachelor of Systems Biology, Yonsei…
Motivated by Passion: An Interview with Plant Physiology Monitoring Editor Prof. Tracy Lawson, PhD
Blog, Editor ProfilesBy Alexandra J. Burgess, PhD, Plant Physiology Assistant Features Editor
Tracy Lawson is a Professor of Plant Physiology in the Plant Productivity group and Director of Plant Phenotyping at the University of Essex (UK). She obtained her first degree in applied biology from Liverpool John Moores University…