K.-i. Kurotani

Microfluidic device for simple diagnosis of plant growth condition by detecting miRNAs from filtered plant extracts

This paper develops a microfluidic device to detect miR399 in plant extracts for early diagnosis of phosphorus deficiency stress.

Establishing a comprehensive web-based analysis platform for Nicotiana benthamiana genome and transcriptome

The paper develops a web-based platform for analyzing Nicotiana benthamiana genome and transcriptome data, enabling gene expression visualization, phylogenetic analysis, and functional enrichment.

Nicotiana benthamiana XYLEM CYSTEINE PROTEASE genes facilitate tracheary element formation in interfamily grafting

This study identifies gene modules involved in tracheary element formation during interfamily grafting in Nicotiana benthamiana and shows NbXCP genes enhance graft success.

Quantitative Analysis of Plasmodesmata Permeability using Cultured Tobacco BY-2 Cells Entrapped in Microfluidic Chips

This paper develops a microfluidic device to study plasmodesmata permeability in cultured tobacco cells by observing real-time protein transport.

An in vitro grafting method to quantify mechanical forces of adhering tissues

This study develops an in vitro grafting method to quantify mechanical forces during tissue adhesion in Nicotiana benthamiana and identifies factors enhancing graft adhesion.

Host-parasite tissue adhesion by a secreted type of β-1,4-glucanase in the parasitic plant Phtheirospermum japonicum

This study identifies a secreted β-1,4-glucanase gene involved in tissue adhesion between parasitic plants and hosts, revealing molecular similarities between parasitism and grafting.

Cell-cell adhesion in plant grafting is facilitated by β-1,4-glucanases

This study identifies β-1,4-glucanases as facilitators of cell-cell adhesion in plant grafting, showing their role in promoting compatibility across species.

Autophagy is induced during plant grafting for wound healing

This study shows autophagy is induced during plant grafting to aid wound healing, with evidence from gene expression, microscopy, and mutant analyses.