G. Smant

WOX11-mediated cell size control in Arabidopsis attenuates fecundity of endoparasitic cyst nematodes

This study shows that WOX11 restricts nematode syncytium size and fecundity by modulating cell wall plasticity via ROS, independent of its role in disease tolerance.

WOX11-mediated adventitious lateral root formation modulates tolerance of Arabidopsis to cyst nematode infections

This study shows that WOX11-mediated adventitious lateral root formation in Arabidopsis helps compensate for nematode-induced primary root growth inhibition, enhancing tolerance to cyst nematode infections.

From root to shoot; Quantifying nematode tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana by high-throughput phenotyping of plant development

The paper develops a high-throughput phenotyping platform to quantify nematode tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana by measuring green canopy area growth, revealing compensatory growth responses and tolerance limits.

Root architecture plasticity in response to endoparasitic cyst nematodes is mediated by damage signaling

This study identifies a jasmonate-dependent ERF109 pathway that mediates secondary root formation in Arabidopsis in response to cyst nematode infection.

Two evolutionary distinct effectors from a nematode and virus target RanGAP1 and 2 via the WPP domain to promote disease

This study identifies RanGAP1 and RanGAP2 as common targets of distinct effectors from a nematode and virus, showing their role in pathogenicity and potential involvement in immune receptor function.

Glycine-Rich RNA-Binding Protein 7 interacts with and potentiates effector-induced immunity by Gpa2 and Rx1 based on an intact RNA Recognition Motif

This study identifies NbGRP7 as a novel RNA-binding protein that enhances immunity by interacting with Gpa2 and Rx1, regulating their function through an intact RNA recognition motif.

SIZ1 is a nuclear host target of the nematode effector GpRbp1 from Globodera pallida that acts as a negative regulator of basal plant defense to cyst nematodes

This paper identifies SIZ1 as a target of the nematode effector GpRbp-1, showing it modulates plant defense and susceptibility to cyst nematodes.

GM-CSF negatively regulates early IL-10 mediated responses

This study shows GM-CSF inhibits IL-10 responses in dendritic cells and macrophages by impairing SOCS3 expression and early TNF suppression, without affecting STAT3 activation.