S. Alseekh

Symplasmic phloem loading and sub-cellular transport in storage roots are key factors for carbon allocation in cassava

This study investigates carbon allocation in cassava by analyzing phloem loading and sub-cellular transport in storage roots, finding a predominantly passive symplasmic mechanism.

The transcription factor ATML1 maintains giant cell identity by inducing synthesis of its own (very) long-chain fatty acid-containing ligands

The paper shows that high ATML1 concentrations induce VLCFA synthesis, which maintains giant cell identity by promoting auto-activation through lipid ligand binding.

Comparative analysis of the plasma metabolome of migrating passerines during stopover: Novel insights into flight metabolism

This study analyzes the plasma metabolome of migrating birds at different stopover sites, revealing site-specific metabolic profiles and highlighting the role of glucose cycling in recovery processes.

Natural variation in Arabidopsis thaliana highlights a key role of Glyoxalase I;2 in detoxifying glucose-derived reactive carbonyl species

The paper identifies natural variation in Arabidopsis thaliana ecotypes for detoxifying glucose-derived reactive carbonyl species, highlighting the role of GLXI;2 in this process.

Characterization of tomato canal-1 mutant using a multi-omics approach

The paper characterizes the tomato canal-1 mutant using multi-omics data, showing that green leaves compensate for impaired SCO2 function through transcriptional upregulation, while white leaves fail to compensate and exhibit stress responses.

Degradation of Fatty Acid Export Protein1 by Rhomboid-Like Protease11 Contributes to Cold Tolerance in Arabidopsis

The paper shows that RBL11-mediated degradation of FAX1 is critical for cold tolerance in Arabidopsis.

The genetic and physiological basis of Arabidopsis thaliana tolerance to Pseudomonas viridiflava

This study investigates how Arabidopsis thaliana responds to Pseudomonas viridiflava infection, finding that the JA/ethylene pathway influences susceptibility and that immune responses vary between accessions.

Brassinosteroid receptor BRL3 triggers systemic plant adaptation to elevated temperature from the phloem cells

The paper identifies the phloem-specific BRL3 receptor pathway as a key regulator of plant adaptation to elevated temperature.

Viridiplantae-specific GLXI and GLXII isoforms co-evolved and detoxify glucosone in planta

The paper identifies two distinct glyoxalase systems in plants, showing one evolved from eukaryotes and the other acquired via horizontal gene transfer, with unique structural and functional adaptations for detoxifying reactive carbonyl species.

Genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine plant Oldenlandia corymbosa reveals the biosynthesis and mode of action of anti-cancer metabolites

This study identifies ursolic acid as the main anti-cancer compound in Oldenlandia corymbosa and reveals its mode of action through genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analysis.

Simultaneous adjustments of major mitochondrial pathways through redox regulation of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase (mtLPD1)

The paper shows redox regulation of mtLPD1 modulates photorespiration, TCA-cycle, and BCAA degradation in response to environmental changes.

DUF581-9 (At2g44670; FLZ3) negatively regulates SnRK1 activity by interference with T-loop phosphorylation

This paper shows that DUF581-9 inhibits SnRK1 activity by blocking T-loop phosphorylation, and its degradation under starvation allows SnRK1 activation.

A Non-Canonical Function of Arabidopsis ERECTA Proteins in Gibberellin Signaling

This paper shows that Arabidopsis ERECTA proteins interact with SWI3B to regulate GID1 gene transcription, linking them to gibberellin signaling.

The diversity of quinoa morphological traits and seed metabolic composition

This study analyzes the seed metabolomes and agronomic traits of 471 quinoa cultivars to identify genetic diversity for breeding and genome editing.

The Genome of the Charophyte Alga Penium margaritaceum Bears Footprints of the Evolutionary Origins of Land Plants

This study presents the genome of Penium margaritaceum, a charophyte alga, to explore evolutionary features leading to land plant colonization and identifies gene expansions and adaptations related to terrestrialization.

Phytochrome light receptors control metabolic flux, and their action during seedling development sets the trajectory for biomass production

This study shows that phytochromes regulate metabolic flux and biomass production by controlling glucose-starch balance and carbon allocation during seedling development.

Increased expression of mitochondrial dysfunction stimulon genes affects chloroplast redox status and photosynthetic electron transfer in Arabidopsis

This study shows that increased MDS gene expression in Arabidopsis affects chloroplast redox status and photosynthetic electron transfer, with hypoxia mitigating these effects in an MDS-overexpressor mutant.