F. A. Ditengou

Competence for transcellular infection in the root cortex involves a post-replicative, cell-cycle exit decision in Medicago truncatula

The paper identifies a cell-cycle exit decision in Medicago truncatula root cortex cells that facilitates transcellular infection by rhizobia.

A formin-mediated cell wall- plasma membrane- cytoskeleton continuum is required for symbiotic infections in Medicago truncatula

This study identifies SYFO1, a formin protein in Medicago truncatula, which connects the cell wall and cytoskeleton to facilitate rhizobial infection by enabling plasma membrane remodeling and cell polarization.

Distinct signalling routes mediates intercellular and intracellular rhizobial infection in Lotus japonicus

This study identifies distinct genetic and transcriptomic requirements for intercellular rhizobial infection in Lotus japonicus compared to intracellular infection.

Retrograde induction of phyB orchestrates ethylene-auxin hierarchy to regulate growth

The paper shows MEcPP coordinates auxin and ethylene signaling via phytochrome B to regulate hypocotyl growth in response to light.

The Medicago truncatula DREPP protein triggers microtubule fragmentation in membrane nanodomains during symbiotic infections

This study identifies the DREPP protein in Medicago truncatula and shows it regulates microtubule reorganization during rhizobial infection by localizing to membrane nanodomains.

Phosphorylation of the exocyst subunit Exo70B2 contributes to the regulation of its function

This study shows that phosphorylation of Exo70B2 regulates its function in secretion and immunity by modulating its localization and interaction with the secretory pathway.