V. Coneva

Integrated PET and confocal imaging informs a functional timeline for the dynamic process of vascular reconnection during grafting.

This paper uses integrated PET and confocal imaging to establish a spatiotemporal timeline for vascular reconnection during grafting in tomato.

small RNA can move long distances through plant vasculature to influence gene expression in shoot apical meristems

The paper investigates long-distance sRNA movement through the phloem to influence gene expression in shoot apical meristems in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Quantitative dissection of color patterning in the foliar ornamental Coleus reveals underlying features driving aesthetic value

This study uses a new phenotyping approach to analyze color patterns in coleus plants and identifies features driving breeder and consumer preferences.

Sterile spikelets assimilate carbon in sorghum and related grasses

The paper shows that sterile spikelets in sorghum and related grasses assimilate carbon, supporting the seed-bearing spikelet, while the awn does not perform photosynthesis.

Genetic Architecture and Molecular Networks Underlying Leaf Thickness in Desert-Adapted Tomato Solanum pennellii

The paper identifies genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying leaf thickness in Solanum pennellii by analyzing introgression lines and transcriptomes.

Persistent homology demarcates a leaf morphospace

This paper uses persistent homology to analyze leaf shapes from 182,707 leaves across 141 plant families, revealing phylogenetic and geographic differences in leaf morphology.

Morphological plant modeling: Unleashing geometric and topological potential within the plant sciences

This paper discusses the importance of mathematical modeling in plant morphology and outlines challenges and opportunities for integrating geometric and topological approaches in plant science research and education.