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Jennifer Wilker

University of Wisconsin–MadisonORCID 0000-0003-2329-5457Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Plant Biology· 2

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:plant (other)· 2 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Assay:metagenomics· 1

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Fletcher RobbinsiD· 2 shared Jean‐Michel AnéiD· 2 shared Valentina InfanteiD· 2 shared April M. MacIntyreiD· 1 shared Caitlin McLimansiD· 1 shared Claudia Irene CalderóniD· 1 shared Courtney Phillips· 1 shared Emily S. A. WolfiD· 1 shared

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Plant BiologyFrontiers in Plant SciencePeer-reviewedJul 11, 2025

Aerial root formation in Oaxacan maize (Zea mays) landraces persists into the adult phase and is minimally affected by soil nitrogen and ambient humidity.

Jennifer Wilker, Valentina Infante, Caitlin McLimans…·Jean‐Michel Ané

This study shows Oaxacan maize landraces develop aerial roots in both juvenile and adult phases, with minimal impact from soil nitrogen and humidity.

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plant (other)experimental assay

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Plant BiologyPLoS BiologyPeer-reviewedMar 3, 2025

Mucilage Produced by Sorghum 1 (Sorghum bicolor) Aerial Roots Hosts Diazotrophs that Provide Significant Amounts of Nitrogen to the Plant

Rafael E. Venado, Jennifer Wilker, Vânia C. S. Pankievicz…·Jean‐Michel Ané

This study identifies diazotrophs in sorghum aerial root mucilage that supply 40% of the plant's nitrogen, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers.

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plant (other)metagenomics

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