D. Weijers

Analysis of auxin responses in the fern Ceratopteris richardii identifies tissue ontogeny as a major determinant for response properties

This study compares auxin responses in the gametophyte and sporophyte of the fern Ceratopteris richardii, finding that ontogeny, not phylogeny, determines auxin response properties.

An elastic proteinaceous envelope encapsulates the early Arabidopsis embryo

The paper identifies an elastic proteinaceous envelope surrounding the early Arabidopsis embryo, distinct from the cuticle and sheath, and shows it is composed of Extensin, Arabinogalactan O-glycoproteins, and lipids.

A RAF-like kinase mediates a deeply conserved, ultra-rapid auxin response

The paper identifies a conserved RAF-like kinase mediating ultra-rapid auxin responses across land plants and algae, linking it to phosphorylation and fast physiological responses.

An ultra-fast, proteome-wide response to the plant hormone auxin

This study identifies an ultra-rapid auxin response system in Arabidopsis thaliana roots using phosphoproteomics, revealing over 1700 proteins modified within 30 seconds.

Cooperative action of separate interaction domains promotes high-affinity DNA binding of Arabidopsis thaliana ARF transcription factors

This study investigates how DNA binding and dimerization domains of Arabidopsis ARF transcription factors influence DNA binding affinity and kinetics using single-molecule FRET assays.

Selective degradation of ARF monomers controls auxin response in Marchantia

This study quantitatively maps the auxin signaling pathway in Marchantia by analyzing NAP protein dynamics and identifies ARF degradation as a regulatory mechanism for auxin response.

The Proxitome of Arabidopsis Processing Bodies Reveals a Condensate-Membrane Interface Instructing Actin-Driven Directional Growth

The paper identifies a membrane-condensate interface in Arabidopsis processing bodies that controls cell shape through actin dynamics.

Local light signalling at the leaf tip drives remote differential petiole growth through auxin-gibberellin dynamics

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

Probing DNA - transcription factor interactions using single-molecule fluorescence detection in nanofluidic devices

The paper uses single-molecule FRET in nanofluidic devices to study ARF-DBD interactions with DNA, showing monomeric behavior and FRET changes upon binding.

Rapid auxin-mediated phosphorylation of Myosin regulates trafficking and polarity in Arabidopsis

The paper identifies a rapid auxin-mediated phosphorylation of Myosin XI and MadB2 that regulates PIN transporter trafficking and polarity in Arabidopsis, revealing a non-canonical auxin response mechanism.

Conserved, divergent and heterochronic gene expression during Brachypodium and Arabidopsis embryo development

This study compares Brachypodium and Arabidopsis embryo development, finding conserved and divergent transcriptional programs with widespread heterochronic gene expression.

A molecular framework for control of oriented cell division in the Arabidopsis embryo

This study identifies auxin's role in controlling division plane orientation in Arabidopsis embryos through cytoskeleton remodeling and cell geometry.

Suspensor-derived somatic embryogenesis in Arabidopsis

The paper investigates how suspensor cells in Arabidopsis can be reprogrammed into embryos through specific genetic triggers, showing similarity to somatic embryogenesis.

Deep Evolutionary History of the Phox and Bem1 (PB1) Domain Across Eukaryotes

The paper investigates the evolutionary history of PB1 domains across eukaryotes, identifying multiple families and ancestral copies in the Last Eukaryotic Common Ancestor.

Initiation and regulation of vascular tissue identity in the Arabidopsis embryo

The paper identifies GBF2 as a regulator of vascular tissue identity in Arabidopsis embryos, showing its interaction with MP and role in gene expression.

Design principles of a minimal auxin response system

The paper identifies a minimal auxin response system in Marchantia polymorpha, showing that a single A-ARF activates gene expression while a B-ARF represses it, defining developmental zones of auxin response.

Evolution of vascular plants through redeployment of ancient developmental regulators

This study traces the evolutionary origin and functional adaptation of the TMO5/LHW transcription factor complex in vascular plant development.

A SOSEKI-based coordinate system interprets global polarity cues in Arabidopsis

This study identifies Arabidopsis SOSEKI proteins that integrate organismal axes to localize to polar cell edges and influence division orientation.

Auxin Response Factors -- output control in auxin biology

This paper reviews the role of Auxin Response Factors (ARFs) in auxin-mediated gene regulation and identifies remaining questions in plant development.

Regulation of intercellular TARGET OF MONOPTEROS 7 protein transport in the Arabidopsis root

This study identifies protein motifs, subcellular localization, and post-translational modification as key regulators of TMO7 transport through plasmodesmata in Arabidopsis root development.