Ion channels regulate nitrogen–potassium balance
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellLiu et al. reveal that anion channel SLAH3 forms complexes with potassium channels GORK and SKOR to modulate membrane potential via coordinating nitrogen–potassium balance.
By Beibei Liu and Kai He
Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life…
Elucidating elicitin recognition
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellChen et al. explore the recognition of Phytophthora effectors in Nicotiana benthamiana and the conservation of these responses in the Solanaceae
Background: Plant pathogens employ effectors as weapons to invade and colonize plant tissue. To counteract these effectors, plants have developed surveillance…
Vacuole formation in the female gametophyte
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellHu and Yu et al. demonstrate that BIN2-VLG module regulates vacuole formation in female gametophyte.
By Li-Qin Hu, Shi-Xia Yu, and Wen-Hui Lin
Background: In Arabidopsis, the development of the female gametophyte (FG) within the ovule is essential for plant reproduction and seed yield. Formation…
F-actin in the synergid cell regulates the secretion of pollen tube attractants like a fishing rod
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellSusaki et al. explore the role of the cytoskeleton of synergid cells during sexual reproduction of angiosperms.
By Daichi Susaki, and Daisuke Maruyama
Kihara Institute for Biological Research, Yokohama City University, Japan.
Background: The two synergid cells embedded in the ovule of angiosperms…
Adventitious root formation in apple
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellMao et al. demonstrate that MdTCP17 inhibits adventitious root primordium formation in apple rootstocks. The Plant Cell (2023).
Background: Adventitious root (AR) formation is important for vegetative propagation in plants and is critical for plant breeding and propagation, particularly in plants…
Response and rebalance: Jasmonates make citrus peels brighter
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellYue et al. explore how jasmonates regulate carotenoid production in citrus.
By Pengtao Yue
Background: Beautiful, bright peel colors attract animals to help disperse seeds and are preferred by consumers. In agricultural production, citrus fruit often suffers from uneven coloration and poor development…
Catherine Stuart: The Plant Cell First Author
The Plant Cell: Author Profiles
Catherine Stuart, co-first author of "RNA degradome analysis reveals DNE1 endoribonuclease is required for the turnover of diverse mRNA substrates in Arabidopsis"
Current Position:
Research Assistant at the University of Texas Health Science Center (full-time) and Baylor College of Medicine (part-time),…
Vinay Nagarajan: The Plant Cell First Author
The Plant Cell: Author Profiles
Vinay Nagarajan, co-first author of "RNA degradome analysis reveals DNE1 endoribonuclease is required for the turnover of diverse mRNA substrates in Arabidopsis"
Current Position:
Scientist, Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Education:
Ph.D., Horticulture,…
A Mediator–transcription factor module that regulates fruit ripening in tomato
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellDeng, Yang, Li, Chang, Sun et al. explore the interaction between EIN3-like transcription factors and subunits of the Mediator complex in tomato fruit ripening.
Background: Fruit ripening relies on the precise spatiotemporal control of RNA polymerase II (Pol II)-dependent transcription of thousands…