Branch Formation (or Not) in the Leaf Axil
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In a NutshellLi et al. report a regulatory module that controls the initiation of axillary meristems, thereby determining plant branching. Plant Cell https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.20.00012
By Yu Li and Yunhai Li
State Key Laboratory of Plant Cell and Chromosome Engineering, CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular…
Recognizing Plant Physiology authors: Adrien Burlacot
Plant Physiology, Plant Physiology: Author ProfilesAdrien Burlacot, first author of Membrane inlet mass spectrometry at the crossroads of photosynthesis, biofuel and climate research
Current Position: Post Doc, Biosciences and Biotechnology Institute of Aix-Marseille
Education: PhD in Plant Science, Aix-Marseille University
Non-scientific Interests:…
Recognizing Plant Cell authors: Justine Sucher
The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesJustine Sucher, first author of Phylotranscriptomics of the Pentapetalae reveals frequent regulatory variation in local plant responses to the fungal pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Current Position: Post-doctoral Fellow in Syngenta
Education: PhD in molecular biology at UZH (Zürich University),…
Another Brick in the Plant Cell Wall: Characterization of Arabidopsis CSLD3 Function in Cell Wall Synthesis
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In BriefPlant cell walls are one of the great engineering feats of nature, providing immense structural strength and durability. The core components of plant cell walls (pectin, hemicellulose, and cellulose) can occur in different proportions and vary in their structure and assembly, thus allowing cell walls…
A new player links ABA biosynthesis and signaling with seed dormancy
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In a NutshellLiu et al. identify new connections between known regulators of seed dormancy, acting through modulation of ABA biosynthesis and signaling. The Plant Cell (2020) https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.20.00026
By Fei Liu and Yong Xiang, Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome…
Remodeling Flowering: CHROMATIN REMODELING 4 Promotes the Floral Transition
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In BriefPlants that fail to flower at the right time will lose out on seed production. Hence, the transition from vegetative growth to the reproductive phase depends strongly on environmental signals. Cold winter temperatures and long days are seasonal cues that stimulate flowering through vernalization and…
Breaking the Mold: Transcriptome Analysis of Quantitative Disease Resistance to a Fungal Pathogen
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In a NutshellSucher et al. reveal that regulatory divergence of conserved genes makes a major contribution during the response of Pentapetalae plants to a fungal pathogen. Plant Cell. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.19.00806
Background:
Necrotrophic plant pathogens actively kill host cells to cause disease. This…
Good Fats, Bad Fats: Phosphoinositide Species Differentially Localize to Plant-Pathogen Interfaces and Influence Disease Progression
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In BriefMany filamentous pathogens invade living plant cells with specialized intracellular infection structures (haustoria) that promote microbial growth. Cytological studies demonstrate that the haustoria of fungal and oomycete pathogens are separated from host cell cytoplasm by a highly differentiated and…
Review. Beyond natural: Synthetic expansions of botanical form and function (New Phytol.)
Plant Science Research Weekly“The goal of synthetic biology is to advance the ability to dependably and consistently design or reprogram living organisms and to fabricate products from biologically-derived materials.” In this review, Patron focuses on the principles derived from engineering that are foundational to synthetic…