A. R. Fernie

Symplasmic phloem loading and sub-cellular transport in storage roots are key factors for carbon allocation in cassava

This study investigates carbon allocation in cassava by analyzing phloem loading and sub-cellular transport in storage roots, finding a predominantly passive symplasmic mechanism.

Chloroplastic ascorbate acts as a regulatory hub in plant metabolism regardless of oxidative stress

This study shows chloroplastic ascorbate modulates plant metabolism through global metabolome rewiring and enzyme interactions, independent of oxidative stress.

The transcription factor ATML1 maintains giant cell identity by inducing synthesis of its own (very) long-chain fatty acid-containing ligands

The paper shows that high ATML1 concentrations induce VLCFA synthesis, which maintains giant cell identity by promoting auto-activation through lipid ligand binding.

Comparative analysis of the plasma metabolome of migrating passerines during stopover: Novel insights into flight metabolism

This study analyzes the plasma metabolome of migrating birds at different stopover sites, revealing site-specific metabolic profiles and highlighting the role of glucose cycling in recovery processes.

Natural variation in Arabidopsis thaliana highlights a key role of Glyoxalase I;2 in detoxifying glucose-derived reactive carbonyl species

The paper identifies natural variation in Arabidopsis thaliana ecotypes for detoxifying glucose-derived reactive carbonyl species, highlighting the role of GLXI;2 in this process.

Carbon usage in yellow-fleshed Manihot esculenta storage roots shifts from starch biosynthesis to cell wall and raffinose biosynthesis via the myo-inositol pathway

This study identifies carbon pathway shifts in cassava storage roots, showing yellow-fleshed varieties direct more carbon to cell wall and raffinose biosynthesis via the myo-inositol pathway.

Characterization of tomato canal-1 mutant using a multi-omics approach

The paper characterizes the tomato canal-1 mutant using multi-omics data, showing that green leaves compensate for impaired SCO2 function through transcriptional upregulation, while white leaves fail to compensate and exhibit stress responses.

Degradation of Fatty Acid Export Protein1 by Rhomboid-Like Protease11 Contributes to Cold Tolerance in Arabidopsis

The paper shows that RBL11-mediated degradation of FAX1 is critical for cold tolerance in Arabidopsis.

PLANT UNCOUPLING MITOCHONDRIAL PROTEIN 2 localizes to the Golgi

The paper shows that UCP2 in Arabidopsis localizes to the Golgi instead of mitochondria, challenging previous assumptions about its function and highlighting the need for independent localization evidence.

FCS-Like Zinc finger 14 (FLZ14) mediates the crosstalk between TORC and SnRK1 in response to sugar availability.

This study identifies FLZ14 as a sugar-responsive gene that mediates crosstalk between TORC and SnRK1 to regulate growth in response to sugar availability.

The genetic and physiological basis of Arabidopsis thaliana tolerance to Pseudomonas viridiflava

This study investigates how Arabidopsis thaliana responds to Pseudomonas viridiflava infection, finding that the JA/ethylene pathway influences susceptibility and that immune responses vary between accessions.

Brassinosteroid receptor BRL3 triggers systemic plant adaptation to elevated temperature from the phloem cells

The paper identifies the phloem-specific BRL3 receptor pathway as a key regulator of plant adaptation to elevated temperature.

PDX3 is important for carbon/nitrogen balance in Arabidopsis associated with distinct environmental conditions

This study shows that PDX3 regulates carbon/nitrogen balance in Arabidopsis under specific environmental conditions by affecting metabolic pathways and defense responses.

The temporal regulation inter-leaves from domesticated-tomato contrasts with timelessness of its wild ancestors

This study shows that domesticated tomato has more synchronized rhythmicity and coordinated leaf development compared to its wild ancestors, likely contributing to higher yield.

Genome-wide association studies of seed metabolites identify loci controlling specialized metabolites in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study uses GWAS and QTL mapping to identify genetic loci controlling specialized metabolites in Arabidopsis thaliana seeds.

Viridiplantae-specific GLXI and GLXII isoforms co-evolved and detoxify glucosone in planta

The paper identifies two distinct glyoxalase systems in plants, showing one evolved from eukaryotes and the other acquired via horizontal gene transfer, with unique structural and functional adaptations for detoxifying reactive carbonyl species.

Complementary environmental analysis and functional characterization of a plastid diatom lower glycolytic-gluconeogenesis pathway

The paper characterizes a plastid glycolytic-gluconeogenesis pathway in diatoms, showing its functional roles and environmental regulation.

Analysis of companion cell and phloem metabolism using a transcriptome-guided model of Arabidopsis metabolism

The paper constructs a transcriptome-guided metabolic model of Arabidopsis phloem tissue to reveal the role of companion cell chloroplasts and phloem loading mechanisms.

Leaf specific overexpression of a mitochondrially-targeted glutamine synthetase in tomato increased assimilate export resulting in earlier fruiting and elevated yield

This study shows that overexpressing mitochondrial-targeted glutamine synthetase in tomato leaves increases assimilate export, leading to earlier flowering and higher yield.

Genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine plant Oldenlandia corymbosa reveals the biosynthesis and mode of action of anti-cancer metabolites

This study identifies ursolic acid as the main anti-cancer compound in Oldenlandia corymbosa and reveals its mode of action through genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analysis.

Simultaneous adjustments of major mitochondrial pathways through redox regulation of dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase (mtLPD1)

The paper shows redox regulation of mtLPD1 modulates photorespiration, TCA-cycle, and BCAA degradation in response to environmental changes.

A Non-Canonical Function of Arabidopsis ERECTA Proteins in Gibberellin Signaling

This paper shows that Arabidopsis ERECTA proteins interact with SWI3B to regulate GID1 gene transcription, linking them to gibberellin signaling.

Hotter chili peppers by hybridisation: heterosis and reciprocal effects

Hybrids of Capsicum peppers display heterosis and reciprocal effects for agronomic traits and fruit pungency.

An Arabidopsis root phloem pole cell atlas reveals PINEAPPLE genes as transitioners to autotrophy

The paper generates a single-cell atlas of Arabidopsis root phloem pole cells and identifies PINEAPPLE genes as key regulators in the transition to autotrophy.

The diversity of quinoa morphological traits and seed metabolic composition

This study analyzes the seed metabolomes and agronomic traits of 471 quinoa cultivars to identify genetic diversity for breeding and genome editing.

Manipulation of carotenoid metabolism stimulates biomass and stress tolerance in tomato

This study shows that modifying carotenoid metabolism in tomato improves biomass, stress tolerance, and yield while enhancing nutritional value and shelf life.

Portrait of a genus: the genetic diversity of Zea

This study maps genetic diversity across Zea species, identifying millions of variants and adaptive genes, and demonstrates their utility in breeding.

Distinct metabolic flux modes through the tricarboxylic acid cycle in mesophyll and guard cells revealed by GC-MS-based 13C-positional isotopomer analysis

The paper uses 13C-positional isotopomer analysis to compare metabolic flux modes in mesophyll and guard cells, revealing distinct TCA cycle dynamics and roles of the mitochondrial thioredoxin system.

Photoperiod shapes aluminium tolerance in plants

The paper investigates how photoperiod influences aluminium tolerance in plants, finding that long-day species are more sensitive to aluminium than short-day species.

Coordinating the morphogenesis-differentiation balance by tweaking the cytokinin-gibberellin equilibrium

The paper investigates how LA and CLAU regulate the cytokinin-gibberellin balance to control morphogenesis and differentiation in compound-leaf development.