G. A. Tuskan

Harnessing the power of poplar tree natural genetic variation for the development of future sustainable biofuels and bioproducts: a droughted marginal-land experiment for multi-disciplinary investigations

The paper describes a field experiment with over 1,000 poplar genotypes under drought to study genetic variation for sustainable biofuel crops.

Functional analysis of Salix purpurea genes support roles for ARR17 and GATA15 as master regulators of sex determination

This study functionally characterizes candidate sex determination genes in Salix purpurea using Arabidopsis, supporting ARR17 and GATA15 as master regulators and identifying downstream transcription factors.

Split selectable marker mediated gene stacking in plants

This paper introduces a split selectable marker system using inteins for Agrobacterium-mediated co-transformation in plants, enabling the simultaneous insertion of multiple genes into Arabidopsis and poplar.

GWAS identifies candidate regulators of in planta regeneration in Populus trichocarpa

This study uses GWAS to identify candidate genes regulating in planta regeneration in Populus trichocarpa, finding over 200 genes involved in cell adhesion, stress signaling, and hormone pathways.

An intein-mediated split-nCas9 system for base editing in plants

This paper develops a split-nCas9 system using intein-mediated reassembly for efficient base editing in plants.

Biomass formation and sugar release efficiency of Populus modified by altered expression of a NAC transcription factor

This study investigates the role of PdWND1B in Populus wood formation and biofuel conversion by over-expressing or silencing it, showing effects on biomass, cell wall composition, and sugar release efficiency.

Plant-based biosensors for detecting CRISPR-mediated genome engineering

This study develops plant-based biosensors to detect CRISPR/Cas tools in real-time, demonstrating their effectiveness in detecting various CRISPR functions in multiple plant species.

Host auxin machinery is important in mediating root architecture changes induced by Pseudomonas fluorescens GM30 and Serendipita indica

This study investigates how host auxin signaling and transport components mediate root architecture changes induced by beneficial microbes, identifying key proteins involved in the process.

Inference of Gene Regulatory Network Uncovers the Linkage Between Circadian Clock and Crassulacean Acid Metabolism in Kalanchoë fedtschenkoi

The paper infers a gene regulatory network in Kalanchoë fedtschenkoi to explore the link between circadian clock and CAM metabolism, revealing regulatory connections and potential applications for crop engineering.