A. Abe

Impact of rice GENERAL REGULATORY FACTOR14h (GF14h) on low-temperature seed germination and its application to breeding

This paper identifies GF14h as the causal gene for low-temperature seed germination in rice and demonstrates its utility in breeding for direct seeding in cold climates.

Modulation of hepatic transcription factor EB activity during cold exposure uncovers direct regulation of bis(monoacylglycero)phosphate lipids by Pla2g15

The paper identifies TFEB regulation of BMP lipid catabolism via Pla2g15, showing increased BMP lipids in Pla2g15 knockout mice and cold intolerance upon TFEB knockdown.

The Administration Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria Reducing Environmental Alkyl and Fatty Acid Hydroperoxides on Piglets in the Absence of Antimicrobial Agents and in the Presence of Iron

This study shows that administering LpP1-2 to prepartum sows and piglets improves growth and reduces oxidative stress markers, with benefits persisting into early rearing.

Disentangling the complex gene interaction networks between rice and the blast fungus identifies a new pathogen effector

Whole genome sequencing of a wild yam species Dioscorea tokoro reveals a genomic region associated with sex

The paper reports the whole genome sequence of Dioscorea tokoro and identifies a genomic region associated with sex determination.

Apoplastic CBM1-interacting proteins bind conserved carbohydrate binding module 1 motifs in fungal hydrolases to counter pathogen invasion

The paper identifies OsCBMIP, a rice protein that binds to fungal CBM1 domains in xylanases, inhibiting their activity and enhancing rice defense against M. oryzae.

Pathogen-derived 9-methyl sphingoid base is perceived by a lectin receptor kinase in Arabidopsis

The paper shows that oomycete-derived ceramide is cleaved into sphingoid base by ceramidase and recognized by an Arabidopsis receptor kinase, enhancing plant immunity.

Bcr4 is a Chaperone for the Inner Rod Protein in the Bordetella Type III Secretion System

This paper identifies Bcr4 as a chaperone that stabilizes BscI, an inner rod protein of the T3SS, enabling T3SS function in B. bronchiseptica.

A genetically linked pair of NLR immune receptors show contrasting patterns of evolution

This paper studies the evolution of a rice NLR gene pair, showing that the sensor NLR undergoes dynamic domain integration under balancing selection, while the helper NLR remains functionally conserved under purifying selection.

CBL-C E3 ubiquitin ligase acts as a host defense to mediate ubiquitin-proteasomal degradation of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli Tir protein

The paper shows that CBL-C ubiquitin ligase targets Tir protein for proteasomal degradation, reducing EPEC colonization.

Genome analyses reveal the hybrid origin of the staple food crop white Guinea yam

This study reveals the hybrid origin of white Guinea yam through genomic analysis, showing it arose from crosses between D. praehensilis and D. abyssinica with significant introgression around the SWEETIE gene.

Lumi-Map, a real-time luciferase bioluminescence screen of mutants combined with MutMap, reveals Arabidopsis genes involved in PAMP-triggered immunity

Lumi-Map combines bioluminescence screening with MutMap to identify Arabidopsis genes involved in PAMP-triggered immunity, revealing three novel PTI-related genes.

Study of Sterilization Effects on Marine Vibrio sp. using Interaction of Cavitation with Shock Wave in a Narrow Water Chamber

This study examines the sterilization effects of cavitation-shock interactions on marine Vibrio sp. through experimental and modeling approaches.

Tandem tyrosine residues in the EPEC multicargo chaperone CesT support differential type III effector translocation and early host colonization

This study shows that two conserved tyrosine residues in the EPEC chaperone CesT have distinct roles in effector translocation and host colonization.