C. Herrfurth

Time-resolved oxidative signal convergence across the algae-embryophyte divide

The paper studies stress response kinetics in early land plants and their algal relatives using multi-omics data to infer ancient gene regulatory networks.

Wax ester synthase overexpression affects stomatal development, water consumption and growth of poplars

This study overexpresses wax ester synthase in poplars to improve cuticular properties, resulting in reduced stomatal conductance, increased water-use efficiency, and a growth trade-off after prolonged drought.

The GPAT4/6/8 clade functions in Arabidopsis root suberization non-redundantly with the GPAT5/7 clade required for suberin lamellae

This paper shows that GPAT4/6/8 and GPAT5/7 clades in Arabidopsis have non-redundant roles in root suberization, with GPAT5/7 specifically required for lamellated suberin structure.

RfaA (YqhY), a novel adaptor protein, controls metabolite-sensitive protein degradation in Bacillus subtilis

This paper identifies RfaA as a regulator of fatty acid synthesis in Bacillus subtilis that targets AccC for degradation in the absence of glutamate, preventing fatty acid toxicity.

Plasticity of the Arabidopsis leaf lipidome and proteome in response to pathogen infection and heat stress

Biotic and heat stress strongly alter the lipidome and proteome of Arabidopsis leaves, including lipid droplet proteome composition.

Dual action of sphinganine in the plant disease resistance to bacteria.

This study shows that sphinganine suppresses the hypersensitive response in Arabidopsis by disrupting plasma membrane organization and effector function during bacterial infection.

Viable mutants of essential genes in Physcomitrium patens as tools for studying primary metabolic processes

The paper generates viable mutants of essential genes in Physcomitrium patens to study sphingolipid metabolism and identifies unexpected phenotypes in IPCS gene family knockouts.

Contrasting and conserved roles of NPR pathways in diverged land plant lineages

This study compares NPR pathway functions across diverged land plants, finding conserved and divergent roles in stress responses and transcriptional regulation.

Defining the lipidome of Arabidopsis leaf mitochondria: Specific lipid complement and lipid biosynthesis capacity

The paper defines the lipid composition and biosynthesis capacity of Arabidopsis leaf mitochondria, showing their ability to generate several lipid classes with membrane contact site-localized proteins.

Heat stress leads to rapid lipid remodelling and transcriptional adaptations in Nicotiana tabacum pollen tubes

Nicotiana tabacum pollen tubes adapt to heat stress through metabolomic changes, transcriptional adjustments, and rapid lipid remodelling.

Multi-omics analysis of xylem sap uncovers dynamic modulation of poplar defenses by ammonium and nitrate

This study analyzes how nitrogen supply affects xylem sap composition, endophyte growth, and leaf defenses in poplar through multi-omics approaches.

Sphingolipid-Induced Programmed Cell Death Is a Salicylic Acid and EDS1-Dependent Phenotype in Arabidopsis

This study shows that sphingolipid-induced programmed cell death in Arabidopsis depends on salicylic acid and EDS1, with LCB d18:0 accumulation being a key factor.

An ancient route towards salicylic acid and its implications for the perpetual Trichormus-Azolla symbiosis

The paper identifies salicylic acid (SA) in Azolla filiculoides and shows its role in a feedback loop with cyanobacteria, supporting the perpetual nature of their symbiosis.

An integrative multi-omics approach points to membrane composition as a key factor in E. coli persistence

This study identifies membrane composition changes as a key factor in E. coli persistence using genomic, transcriptomic, and lipidomic analyses of a high-persistence mutant.

The glycosyltransferase UGT76B1 is critical for plant immunity as it governs the homeostasis of N-hydroxy-pipecolic acid

This paper identifies UGT76B1 as a glycosyltransferase critical for plant immunity by regulating N-hydroxy-pipecolic acid homeostasis, linking its metabolism to defense and growth trade-offs.