S. Prat

A mini-TGA protein, lacking a functional DNA-binding domain, modulates gene expression through heterogeneous association with transcription factors

This study shows that a truncated TGA protein, lacking a DNA-binding domain, modulates gene expression by interacting with other TGA proteins and activating immune-related genes.

Day length-dependent thermal COP1 dynamics integrate conflicting seasonal cues in the control of Arabidopsis elongation

The paper develops a mathematical model to understand how COP1 integrates day length and temperature cues to control Arabidopsis hypocotyl elongation, revealing COP1's role in temperature signaling during the day.

Hysteresis in PIF4 and ELF3 dynamics dominates warm daytime memory in Arabidopsis

The paper shows that Arabidopsis hypocotyl growth during the night depends on both current and previous daytime temperatures, mediated by PIF4 and ELF3 dynamics.

A quantitative gibberellin signalling biosensor reveals a role for gibberellins in internode specification at the shoot apical meristem

The paper develops a GA signalling biosensor to study GA's role in internode specification at the shoot apical meristem, finding GA activity is high between organ primordia and regulates cell division plane orientation.

Precise transcriptional control of cellular quiescence by BRAVO/WOX5 complex in Arabidopsis roots

The paper identifies the regulatory interaction between BRAVO and WOX5 in Arabidopsis root quiescent center cells, showing their mutual regulation and role in maintaining root growth and architecture.

Soil salinity inhibits plant shade avoidance

This study shows that soil salinity inhibits plant shade avoidance by interfering with ABA and BR signaling pathways, suppressing PIF function.