An optimized high-throughput assay for the identification of enhancers in plant genomes
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In a NutshellJores et al. adapt STARR-seq for identifying enhancers in tobacco leaves.
Plant Cell https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.20.00155
By Tobias Joresa, Jackson Tonniesa,b, Michael W Dorritya, Josh T Cuperusa, Stanley Fieldsa,c and Christine Queitscha
a Department of Genome Sciences, University of Washington,…
New Teaching Tool, "Three-Way Interactions between Plants, Microbes, and Arthropods (PMA): Impacts, Mechanisms, and Prospects for Sustainable Plant Protection"
Blog, Pubs Pages, The Plant CellWe’re excited to announce the publication of The Plant Cell’s latest Teaching Tool, “Three-Way Interactions between Plants, Microbes, and Arthropods (PMA): Impacts, Mechanisms, and Prospects for Sustainable Plant Protection,” by Maria J. Pozo, Benedicte R. Albrectsen, Eduardo R. Bejarano, Eduardo…
Endosidin20: A Key to Unlock the Secrets of Cellulose Biosynthesis
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In BriefBy now, you would think we’d know everything about cellulose, given its status as the most abundant biopolymer on Earth and its simple chemical composition. Cellulose is composed of β-1,4-D-glucose units assembled into straight chain polymers. These rod-like molecules are packed into strong microfibrils…
Comparing genomes of diverse plants reveals new candidate genetic components for plant disease resistance
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In a NutshellBaggs et al. look for key immune genes bases on their presence/absence patterns in different plant species. The Plant Cell https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.19.00903
by Erin Baggs, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Ruby O’Grady, The John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich, UK…
Breaking the Mold: Reduced Protein Storage in Brassica napus Seed Triggers Unexpected Structural Changes
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In BriefDuring development, seeds pack away large amounts of storage nutrients in the form of starch, proteins, and lipids (typically triacylglycerides), but the ratios of these storage products vary tremendously between seed types. Because of the obvious agricultural implications, researchers have long sought…
Sugar Is Sweeter: Plants Open Their “Mouths” for Glucose, Not Malate, In the Morning
Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In BriefRegulation of stomatal opening and closing in plants in response to environmental cues continues to be well studied (García-León et al., 2019; Li et al., 2020), as it is important for balancing the intake of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis (PS) with the release of water during transpiration. But…
Recognizing Plant Cell authors: Anindya Ganguly
The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesAnindya Ganguly, first author of FRA1 Kinesin Modulates the Lateral Stability of Cortical Microtubules Through Cellulose Synthase-Microtubule Uncoupling Protein
Current Position: Research Assistant Professor, Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia, USA
Education: BS and…
Recognizing Plant Cell authors: Sabine Brumm
The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesSabine Brumm, first author of Coordinated activation of ARF1 GTPases by ARF-GEF GNOM dimers is essential for vesicle trafficking in Arabidopsis
Current Position: Post-Doc, Sainsbury Laboratory University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Education: Ph.D. from University of Tübingen, ZMBP, developmental…
Recognizing Plant Cell authors: Van Cam Nguyen
The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesVan Cam Nguyen, co-first author of A Pair of Arabidopsis Diacylglycerol Kinases Essential for Gametogenesis and ER Phospholipid Metabolism in Leaves and Flowers
Current Position: Ph.D. candidate in the Graduate Institute of Biotechnology at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU)
Education: M.S.…