V. Schubert

Functional monocentricity with holocentric characteristics andchromosome-specific centromeres in a stick insect

The paper analyzes centromere structure and function in stick insects, revealing a functionally monocentric system with holocentric-like features and chromosome-specific centromeres.

Global nuclear reorganization during heterochromatin replication in the giant-genome plant Nigella damascena L.

The paper studies nuclear reorganization during heterochromatin replication in giant-genome plants using microscopy techniques and finds that replication causes temporary decondensation and structural changes in interphase nuclei.

The genomes and epigenomes of aquatic plants (Lemnaceae) promote triploid hybridization and clonal reproduction

This paper presents genome and epigenome analyses of Lemnaceae plants, identifying genes related to clonal reproduction and CO2 sequestration, and highlights their potential for biotechnology.

Plasticity in centromere organization: Holocentromeres can consist of merely a few megabase-sized satellite arrays

The paper analyzes the holocentromere organization in Chionographis japonica, revealing that its holocentromeres consist of few, large satellite arrays and differ from other holocentric species.

Helical metaphase chromatid coiling is conserved

The paper investigates metaphase chromosome organization in barley and finds evidence for a helical 400-nm chromatin fiber in chromatid arms, with conserved helical turning across large eukaryotic chromosomes.

Analysis of the small chromosomal Prionium serratum (Cyperid) demonstrates the importance of a reliable method to differentiate between mono- and holocentricity

The study analyzes Prionium serratum chromosomes to determine centromere organization, finding monocentricity instead of holocentricity and suggesting holocentricity evolved independently in two lineages.

Prospects and limitations of expansion microscopy in chromatin ultrastructure determination

This study evaluates expansion microscopy's ability to reveal chromatin ultrastructure in barley nuclei, finding partial success with resolution improvements but structural preservation issues.

The Arabidopsis condensin CAP-D subunits arrange interphase chromatin

This study investigates the role of Arabidopsis condensin subunits CAP-D2 and CAP-D3 in interphase chromatin organization, showing their expression patterns and functional impact on chromatin structure and transcription.