E. S. Haswell

Mechanosensitive ion channel MSL8 is required for pulsatile growth and cell wall dynamics in Arabidopsis pollen tubes

This study shows that the mechanosensitive ion channel MSL8 regulates pollen tube growth and cell wall dynamics in Arabidopsis by controlling growth pauses and pectin esterification.

The soluble N-termini of mechanosensitive ion channels MSL8, MSL9, and MSL10 are environmentally sensitive intrinsically disordered regions with distinct biophysical characteristics

This study identifies and characterizes intrinsic disorder in the N-terminal domains of MSL8, MSL9, and MSL10, showing distinct biophysical properties and environmental responsiveness.

OzTracs: Optical Osmolality Reporters Engineered from Mechanosensitive Ion Channels

This paper describes the engineering of osmolality sensors called OzTracs by fusing fluorescent proteins to mechanosensitive ion channels, showing they report osmolality changes through indirect mechanisms.

Interactions between a mechanosensitive channel and cell wall integrity signaling influence pollen germination in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study investigates how mechanosensitive channels and cell wall integrity signaling interact during pollen germination in Arabidopsis thaliana, revealing their roles in callose deposition and cell integrity.

The Tension-sensitive Ion Transport Activity of MSL8 is Critical for its Function in Pollen Hydration and Germination

This study shows that MSL8, a mechanosensitive ion channel in plants, is essential for pollen hydration and germination, with specific mutations affecting its function.