V. Schmidt

Origin and evolution of Auxin Efflux Carrier family: PIN, PILS, GPR155 and the others

The paper reclassifies Auxin efflux carriers into a new superfamily, X-Helices Carriers, and explores their evolutionary relationships with other transporters and proteins.

Phytohormone profiling in an evolutionary framework

This study profiles phytohormones across streptophyte algae, chlorophyte algae, and early land plants to trace their evolutionary origins and distribution.

Energetics but not development is impacted in coral embryos exposed to ocean acidification

The paper examines the effects of ocean acidification on coral embryo development and gene expression, finding no developmental differences but increased energetic demands and oxidative stress in low pH conditions.

Pore constrictions in intervessel pit membranes reduce the risk of embolism spreading in angiosperm xylem

The paper investigates how pore constrictions in pit membranes relate to embolism resistance in angiosperm xylem and finds that pit membrane thickness strongly influences constriction size and embolism resistance.

Strain-level analysis of Bifidobacterium spp. from gut microbiomes of adults of differing lactase persistence genotypes

This study analyzes Bifidobacterium strains in gut microbiomes of adults with different lactase persistence genotypes, finding no effect of LCT genotype on strain composition but intra-individual stability and twin-related strain sharing.

Call for participation: Collaborative benchmarking of functional-structural root architecture models. The case of root water uptake.

The paper calls for collaborative benchmarking of functional-structural root architecture models to improve their accuracy and reliability in simulating root water uptake.

In situ and high-resolution Cryo-EM structure of the Type VI secretion membrane complex

The paper presents in situ cryo-EM structures of the T6SS membrane complex, revealing its 5-fold symmetry and new structural features.