C. K. Pantazopoulou

The paper introduces a low-cost imaging platform to study Arabidopsis leaf movement and elongation under different light conditions, revealing insights into hyponasty regulation.

The paper shows that light signals at the leaf tip drive differential petiole growth through auxin and gibberellin dynamics, enabling upward leaf movement.

This study identifies a calcium-dependent signaling pathway in Arabidopsis that mediates touch-induced hyponasty, showing it is adaptive in plant competition.

The paper identifies KIDARI as a positive regulator of shade avoidance and reveals a three-layered network of bHLH protein interactions in Arabidopsis thaliana.

The paper shows that inhibiting hyponastic responses in Arabidopsis can increase canopy biomass and suppress competitors, improving competitive performance against weeds.

This study shows that soil salinity inhibits plant shade avoidance by interfering with ABA and BR signaling pathways, suppressing PIF function.