T. Wicker

Histidine limitation causes alteration in the TOR network and plant development

The paper shows that reduced histidine levels in the sune82 mutant alter the TOR network and affect plant development.

Analysis of a diverse wheat germplasm panel reveals a highly diverse introgression landscape and provides evidence for inter-homoeolog chromosomal recombination

The paper analyzes wheat germplasm to identify introgression segments and provides evidence for inter-homoeolog chromosomal recombination.

Replicators, genes, and the C-value enigma: High-quality genome assembly of barley provides directevidence that self-replicating DNA forms 'cooperative' associations with genes in arms races

The paper uses high-quality barley genome assembly to show that genes involved in evolutionary arms races are associated with self-replicating DNA elements, suggesting tolerance of repeat-inducing sequences is an adaptive strategy.

Growth-inhibiting effects of the unconventional plant APYRASE 7 of Arabidopsis thaliana influences the LRX1/FER/RALF growth regulatory module

This study identifies APY7 as a negative regulator of cell growth in Arabidopsis, showing it modulates RALF1's growth-inhibiting effect and affects cell wall architecture and extracellular pH.

A survey of lineage-specific genes in Triticeae reveals de novo gene evolution from genomic raw material

This study identifies lineage-specific genes in Triticeae, finding that de novo gene evolution from transposable elements contributes to stress response and adaptation.

Standing genetic variation of the AvrPm17 avirulence gene in powdery mildew limits the effectiveness of an introgressed rye resistance gene in wheat

The paper identifies AvrPm17, a fungal avirulence gene that pre-existed in powdery mildew populations and contributed to the rapid breakdown of the introgressed wheat resistance gene Pm17.

Fonio millet genome unlocks African orphan crop diversity for agriculture in a changing climate

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly and re-sequencing data for fonio millet to study its genetic diversity and domestication.