E. van Zelm

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.