A. Dalal

A missense mutation in the gene encoding the Mg-chelatase subunit I leads to a viable pale green line with phenotypic features of potential interest for barley breeding programs

The paper identifies a missense mutation in HvCHLI causing reduced chlorophyll content in barley, which shows potential for breeding crops adapted to arid conditions.

A genetically-encoded nanobody sensor reveals conformational diversity in beta-arrestins orchestrated by distinct seven transmembrane receptors

This study introduces a nanobody sensor to detect conformational changes in beta-arrestins upon GPCR activation, revealing receptor-specific conformational diversity.

Early Detection and Quantification of Fusarium Wilt in Greenhouse-Grown Tomato Plants Using Water-Relation Measurements

This study uses water-relations measurements to detect and quantify Fusarium wilt in tomato plants earlier and more objectively than visual assessments.

Molecular basis of ligand promiscuity, structural mimicry, and atypical dimerization in the chemokine receptors

This study investigates ligand promiscuity and signaling bias in chemokine receptors by analyzing binding modes and determining cryo-EM structures of receptor-ligand complexes.

Precision phenotyping of a barley diversity set reveals distinct drought response strategies

The paper identifies a third drought response strategy in barley, distinct from isohydric and anisohydric, showing unique transpiration dynamics and growth recovery traits.

Heritable intraspecific variation among prey in size and movement interact to shape predation risk and potential natural selection

The paper examines how heritable variation in body size and movement traits of Paramecium caudatum affects predation risk by copepods, revealing independent selection pressures on these traits.

Structure-guided engineering of biased-agonism in the human niacin receptor via single amino acid substitution

This study presents cryo-EM structures of GPR109A-G-protein complexes with agonists and uses them to engineer biased agonists with reduced flushing effects.

A tale of two pumps: Blue light and ABA alter Arabidopsis leaf hydraulics via bundle sheath cells H+-pumps and channels

This study investigates how blue light and ABA regulate leaf hydraulic conductance in Arabidopsis by modulating H+-pumps and channels in bundle sheath cells.

Drought and recovery in barley: key gene networks and retrotransposon response.

This study examines drought responses in barley varieties, identifying gene networks and retrotransposon dynamics under drought and recovery conditions.

Stress is basic: ABA alkalinizes both the xylem sap and the cytosol of Arabidopsis vascular bundle sheath cellsby inhibiting their P-type H+-ATPaseand stimulating their V-type H+-ATPase

This study shows ABA alkalinizes xylem sap and cytosol in Arabidopsis BSCs by inhibiting AHA2 and stimulating VHA, affecting pH balance and drought response.

Flagellin triggers mesophyll dehydration: An early PTI defense against bacterial establishment in intercellular spaces

This study shows that flagellin reduces mesophyll cell water permeability and hydraulic conductance, leading to dehydration and limiting bacterial establishment during PTI.

A High Throughput Gravimetric Phenotyping Platform for Real Time Physiological Screening of Plant Environment Dynamic Responses

This paper introduces a high-throughput gravimetric phenotyping method for real-time measurement of plant physiological responses to dynamic environmental conditions.

A High-Throughput Physiological Functional Phenotyping System for Time- and Cost-Effective Screening of Potential Biostimulants

This paper introduces a high-throughput functional phenotyping system to screen biostimulants' effects on plant resilience under drought conditions.

Vascular bundle sheath and mesophyll regulation of leaf water balance in response to chitin

This study shows that chitin triggers osmotic water permeability changes in vascular bundle-sheath and mesophyll cells, reducing leaf hydraulic conductance and leading to stomatal closure.