R. Sugita

This study identifies gene modules involved in tracheary element formation during interfamily grafting in Nicotiana benthamiana and shows NbXCP genes enhance graft success.

The paper identifies a fungal gene cluster in Colletotrichum tofieldiae that enables lifestyle transition between mutualism and pathogenesis by modulating host nutrient uptake and ABA pathways.

The paper uses radioisotope imaging and ion flux measurements to show that Na+ efflux via SOS1 occurs in mature root zones, not just the root apex, in Arabidopsis.

The paper shows that phosphate starvation response precedes abscisic acid response in plants under mild drought, using field and controlled experiments.

The paper visualizes seasonal phosphorus re-translocation in poplar trees and analyzes phosphate transporter expression in a shortened annual cycle system.

This study shows autophagy is induced during plant grafting to aid wound healing, with evidence from gene expression, microscopy, and mutant analyses.

This study identifies ABCG33 and ABCG37 as potassium-independent cesium uptake facilitators in Arabidopsis roots through genetic and physiological analyses.