C. Testerink

Natural variation in salt-induced changes in root:shoot ratio reveals SR3G as a negative regulator of root suberization and salt resilience in Arabidopsis

Abscisic acid signaling gates salt-specific responses of plant roots

This study shows that ABA signaling suppresses sodium-specific gene responses in Arabidopsis roots and protects against salt-induced cellular damage.

Warm temperature and mild water stress cooperatively promote root elongation

This study shows that warm temperature and mild water stress together promote root elongation in plants, involving SnRK2.2/SnRK2.3 and COP1 in regulating HY5 stability.

Antagonistic Regulation of Arabidopsis Leaf Senescence by SCOOP10 and SCOOP12 Peptides via MIK2 Receptor-Like Kinase

CYP79B2 and CYP79B3 contribute to root branching through production of the auxin precursor indole-3-acetonitrile

This study shows that CYP79B2 and CYP79B3 regulate lateral root density under salt stress by producing the auxin precursor indole-3-acetonitrile (IAN).

Root branching in salt requires auxin-independent modulation of LBD16 function

The paper shows that salt stress modulates lateral root development through an auxin-independent pathway involving ZAT6 and LBD16.

Natural variation in salt-induced root growth phases and their contribution to root architecture plasticity

The paper studies natural variation in salt-induced root growth phases in Arabidopsis, finding that main root growth rate during homeostasis and lateral root appearance most influence root architecture and reveal a trade-off between main and lateral root growth.

Effective root responses to salinity stress include maintained cell expansion and carbon allocation

This study compares root growth responses of the halophyte Schrenkiella parvula and Arabidopsis thaliana under salt stress, identifying gene regulatory differences and physiological adaptations that enable salt tolerance.

Mapping the adaptor protein complex interaction network in Arabidopsis identifies P34 as a common stability regulator

The paper maps AP complex interactions in Arabidopsis, identifying P34 as a stability regulator of clathrin-mediated endocytosis and post-Golgi trafficking.

Cell wall extensin arabinosylation is required for root directional response to salinity

The paper identifies a genetic locus associated with root bending in response to salinity, showing that extensin arabinosylation is required for directional root responses to salt.

Balancing growth amidst salinity stress-lifestyle perspectives from the extremophyte model Schrenkiella parvula

This study identifies key traits enabling Schrenkiella parvula to maintain growth and reproductive success under salt stress.

Arabidopsis root responses to salinity depend on pectin modification and cell wall sensing

This study investigates how Arabidopsis root responses to salinity depend on pectin modification and cell wall sensing, showing that FER/HERK1/THE1 and PME activity influence stress signaling and gene expression.

Soil salinity inhibits plant shade avoidance

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