Ilya V. Kirov

TEstorm activates LTR retrotransposons in plants by temporarily silencing regulatory genes and inducing stress, leading to transposition and heritable genetic changes.

This study identifies key factors for efficient Agrobacterium-VIGS in sunflowers and introduces a novel protocol with improved silencing efficiency and tissue-specific TRV mobility insights.

The paper uses long-read sequencing to identify active LTR retrotransposons in a tomato breeding line, showing their origin from interspecific introgressions from S. peruvianum.

This study uses Cas9-targeted Nanopore sequencing to identify transposable element insertions and DNA methylation patterns in plants, revealing their role in stress response and genetic variation.

The paper presents a high-quality reference genome for Rosa chinensis, elucidating genome structure and genetic basis of ornamental traits.