A Once-Hidden ER Matrix Reveals the Totally Tubular Function of LUNAPARKs in Plants
Blog, Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In BriefThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an organelle that is vital for many cellular processes such as protein and lipid synthesis, calcium signaling, detoxification, and movement of other organelles. It forms an intricate meshwork in the cell cortex that is comprised of highly dynamic interconnected tubules…
Inflorescence Morphogenesis: From Perception to Metabolism
Blog, Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In a NutshellGuo et al. demonstrate how perceived developmental signals modulate cytokinin homeostasis to shape the rice inflorescence. The Plant Cell (2020) https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.20.00351.
By Tao Guo, Zi-Qi Lu, Jun-Xiang Shan, Wang-Wei Ye, Nai-Qian Dong, Hong-Xuan Lin
Background: Rice is one of…
Recognizing Plant Cell authors: Constance Musseau
The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesConstance Musseau, first author of The tomato Guanylate-Binding Protein SlGBP1 enables fruit tissue differentiation by maintaining endopolyploid cells in a non-proliferative state
Current Position: Postdoctoral researcher, Department of Plant Biology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU),…
Recognizing Plant Cell authors: Chaobin Li
The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesChaobin Li, first author of A SnRK1-ZmRFWD3-Opaque2 signaling axis regulates diurnal nitrogen accumulation in maize seeds
Current Position: Postdoc, Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern
Education: Ph.D. in Shanghai University; B.S. in Shanghai University
Non-scientific Interests: hiking,…
A Balancing act between virus replication and transcription
Blog, Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In a NutshellGao et al. demonstrate that CK1 regulates plant cytorhabdovirus infections in both plants and insects. Plant Cell https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.20.00369
By Qiang Gao and Xian-Bing Wang, China Agricultural University
Background: Phosphorylation is a widespread post-translational modification…
Peptide-Receptor Signaling Pumps the Brakes on Auxin Biosynthesis and Ethylene Signaling to Harmonize Root Growth and Nodulation
Blog, Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In BriefNitrogen (N) is the most abundant element in Earth’s atmosphere. However, plants must capture this essential element from soil through their roots. To do this, legume roots forge symbioses with rhizobia to initiate nodule development. Root nodules provide rhizobia an environment suitable for converting…
The Multifaceted Roles of Autophagy in Fixed-carbon Starvation
Blog, Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In a NutshellMcLoughlin et al. uncover the critical roles of autophagy in recycling amino acids and nitrogen-rich nucleotides, adjusting respiratory substrates, and the retention of assimilated nitrogen in maize during fixed-carbon starvation. The Plant Cell (2020) https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.20.00226
Background:…
Recognizing Plant Cell authors: Rui Zhang
The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesRui Zhang, first author of Identification of the Key Regulatory Genes Involved in Elaborate Petal Development and Specialized Character Formation in Nigella damascena (Ranunculaceae)
Current Position: Assistant Professor, State Key Laboratory of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany, Institute of Botany,…
Recognizing Plant Cell authors: Emily R. Larson
The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesEmily R. Larson, co-first author of Synergy among exocyst and SNARE interactions identifies a functional hierarchy in secretion during vegetative growth
Current Position: Senior research associate, School of Life Sciences, University of Bristol
Education: PhD: University of Vermont, Burlington VT…