G. Taylor

The ideotype for drought tolerance in bioenergy Populus nigra

This paper identifies drought-tolerant traits in Populus nigra genotypes, highlighting the importance of yield stress index and hydraulic capacity for performance under water deficit.

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.

Dietary methionine/choline deficiency affects behavioural and molecular circadian rhythms

This study shows that dietary methionine/choline deficiency disrupts circadian rhythms and gene expression in mice, with effects dependent on circadian time.

A novel integrated extraction protocol for multi-omic studies in heavily degraded samples

This paper introduces a novel integrated extraction protocol for simultaneously extracting DNA, proteins, lipids, and metabolites from degraded samples, showing comparable or higher yields than standalone methods.

The genetic basis of dynamic non-photochemical quenching and photosystem II efficiency in fluctuating light reveals novel molecular targets for maize (Zea mays) improvement

This study identifies genetic variation affecting NPQ and PSII efficiency in maize using field-grown MAGIC population, highlighting CP24 as a key gene for photosynthetic improvement.

Illuminating stomatal responses to red light: establishing the role of Ci-dependent vs -independent mechanisms

This study quantifies the relative contributions of Ci-dependent and -independent mechanisms to stomatal red-light responses in Arabidopsis, finding they contribute equally but interact in coordination with photosynthesis.

HER2 overexpression initiates breast tumorigenesis non-cell-autonomously by inducing oxidative stress in the tissue microenvironment

This study shows HER2 overexpression drives breast tumorigenesis by inducing oxidative stress in the tissue microenvironment, not directly in cancer stem cells.

Good and bad lettuce leaf microbes? Unravelling the genetic architecture of the microbiome to inform plant breeding for enhanced food safety and reduced food waste

This paper identifies genetic factors influencing lettuce leaf surface traits and their associated microbiomes, linking them to food safety and waste reduction.

Land-use change from food to energy: meta-analysis unravels effects of bioenergy on biodiversity and amenity

This study uses meta-analysis to assess the effects of converting agricultural land to bioenergy crops on biodiversity and amenity value, finding overall biodiversity benefits but limited knowledge on public perception.

Dynamin-related Irgm proteins modulate LPS-induced caspase-4 activation and septic shock

This study identifies Irgm proteins as negative regulators of caspase-4 activation in response to LPS, showing their role in preventing septic shock.

Irgm1-deficiency leads to myeloid dysfunction in colon lamina propria and susceptibility to the intestinal pathogen Citrobacter rodentium

This study shows that Irgm1 deficiency causes myeloid cell dysfunction in the colon and increased susceptibility to Citrobacter rodentium infection, independent of intracellular killing.

Using micro-CT techniques to explore the role of sex and hair in the functional morphology of bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) ocelli

This study uses micro-CT and ray-tracing to analyze bumblebee ocelli, finding that hair affects their field of view and there is little sexual dimorphism in their visual fields.

Can Drosophila melanogaster tell who’s who?

This study shows that individual Drosophila melanogaster can be visually distinguished using machine learning, suggesting their visual system can process and encode sufficient information for recognition.

Temporal differentiation of bovine airway epithelial cells grown at an air-liquid interface

This study characterizes a bovine airway epithelial cell model grown at an air-liquid interface, showing it becomes fully differentiated by day 21 and remains stable for three weeks.