S. Douady

Substrate evaporation drives collective construction in termites

This study shows that termite nest construction is guided by surface curvature, sensed indirectly through substrate evaporation, resolving conflicting prior findings.

Spatiotemporal growth pattern during plant nutation implies fast dynamics for cell wall mechanics and chemistry: a multiscale study in Averrhoa carambola

This paper investigates nutation in Averrhoa carambola by analyzing macroscopic growth patterns and cell wall mechanics, revealing localized growth and asymmetric cell wall properties.

Hook Shape of Growing Leaves Results from an Active Regulation

This study investigates the hook shape of growing compound leaves, showing it is a conserved bent zone with active regulation through mechanical strain and proprioception.

Gravitropic Movement in Wheat Coleoptile is Regulated by Ultradian Growth Oscillations

This study investigates gravitropic movement in wheat coleoptiles and finds that ultradian growth oscillations regulate posture through coupled curvature and elongation dynamics.