M. Pineros

Natural variation in salt-induced changes in root:shoot ratio reveals SR3G as a negative regulator of root suberization and salt resilience in Arabidopsis

The Bacillus subtilis yqgC-sodA operon protects magnesium-dependent enzymes by supporting manganese efflux

This paper shows that deletion of the yqgC-sodA operon in Bacillus subtilis causes Mn sensitivity by reducing Mn efflux and inhibiting Mg-dependent enzymes, distinct from efflux-deficient mutants.

Indole-3-glycerolphosphate synthase, a branchpoint for the biosynthesis of tryptophan, indole, and benzoxazinoids in maize

This study identifies three maize IGPS enzymes and their roles in tryptophan, indole, and benzoxazinoid biosynthesis, showing IGPS1 and IGPS3 are involved in defense while IGPS2 may contribute to tryptophan synthesis.

Cryo-EM Structure of OSCA1.2 from Oryza sativa: Mechanical basis of hyperosmolality-gating in Plants

The paper reports the cryo-EM structure of OsOSCA1.2 from rice, revealing its mechanism for sensing hyperosmolality and mediating ion permeability through structural dynamics.

Extracellular Cation Binding Pocket Is Essential For Ion Conduction Of OsHKT2;2

The paper identifies a cation binding pocket in OsHKT2;2 essential for ion conduction, with K504 playing a central role in cation transport.