Charles T. Anderson

This study investigates the cellular and biomechanical mechanisms behind defective root hair development in xyloglucan-deficient Arabidopsis mutants, identifying matrix-cellulose interactions as critical for anisotropic growth.

This study compares dry and mucoid Sinorhizobium meliloti isolates, finding dry strains have higher soil fitness but mucoid strains provide greater host benefits.

This study shows that mechanical constraints in Arabidopsis root hairs reduce turgor, alter cellulose orientation, increase wall thickness, and accelerate growth in stiffer media.

This study simulates nuclear winter conditions in growth chambers to assess crop yields, finding that wheat fails under temperate conditions while canola remains viable.

This study shows that brassinosteroid treatment affects twining growth in common bean by altering G-fiber development and XTH gene expression.

This study shows that the carbohydrate-binding module (CBM1) of TrCel7A improves enzyme binding and navigation on complex plant cell wall substrates.

This study investigates the developmental anatomy of gelatinous fibers in common bean stems, showing they form asymmetrically to support posture after bends and coils, rather than driving movement.

This study tracks stomatal maturation in Arabidopsis thaliana, showing mature guard cells are more energy efficient due to increased mechanical anisotropy and reduced turgor pressure changes.

This study uses single-molecule microscopy to show that xylan inhibits cellulase binding and processivity on cellulose fibrils, highlighting the need for xylan removal in biomass processing.