G. Vert

Direct non-transcriptional link between brassinosteroid perception and cortical microtubule reorientation drives hypocotyl growth

The paper identifies MBAPs as BRI1-interacting proteins that directly link BR perception to cortical microtubule reorganization, affecting hypocotyl growth without altering transcriptional responses.

Ubiquitination steers SRF3 plasma membrane nano-organization to specify signaling outputs

The paper shows that ubiquitination of SRF3 organizes its plasma membrane nano-organization, directing signaling outputs based on environmental cues like low iron or bacterial signals.

Cadmium-induced endocytosis of the broad spectrum root metal transporter of Arabidopsis

This study shows cadmium induces IRT1 endocytosis and degradation via ubiquitin-mediated pathway, revealing a mechanism for cadmium regulation of iron uptake in Arabidopsis.

SUMO/deSUMOylation of the BRI1 brassinosteroid receptor modulates plant growth responses to temperature

This study identifies SUMOylation of the BRI1 receptor and shows that temperature elevation triggers its deSUMOylation, modulating BR signaling and plant growth responses.

The receptor kinase SRF3 coordinates iron-level and flagellin dependent defense and growth responses in plants

This study identifies SRF3 as a receptor kinase that coordinates iron homeostasis and immune responses in plants by regulating callose synthase activity.