M. J. Bennett

Glutaredoxin regulation of primary root growth is associated with early drought stress tolerance in pearl millet

Harnessing Landrace Diversity Empowers Wheat Breeding for Climate Resilience

This study uses landrace diversity in wheat to identify genetic resources for climate resilience and improved traits, providing a framework for crop improvement.

Genotypic variation in soil penetration by maize roots is negatively related to ethylene-induced thickening

The paper investigates how genotypic variation in maize root radial expansion relates to ethylene-induced thickening and soil penetration ability.

Identification of QTL and Underlying Genes for Root System Architecture associated with Nitrate Nutrition in Hexaploid Wheat

This study identifies QTLs and candidate genes associated with root system architecture in wheat under nitrate nutrition, offering targets to improve nitrogen capture.

Topically delivered 22 nt siRNAs enhance RNAi silencing of endogenous genes in two species

This study shows that 22 nt siRNAs induce stronger RNAi silencing and more transitive siRNAs in two plant species compared to 21 nt siRNAs.

External mechanical cues reveal core molecular pathway behind tissue bending in plants

The paper shows that external mechanical cues drive hook formation in plant hypocotyls, with non-canonical auxin pathways and cellulose microfibrils playing key roles.

Genetic analysis of the Arabidopsis TIR1/AFB auxin receptors reveals both overlapping and specialized functions

The paper genetically analyzes Arabidopsis TIR1/AFB auxin receptors, showing functional overlap except for AFB1, which has a specialized role in root growth inhibition and gravitropism.