L. Pereira

Time-based shifts in xylem vulnerability curves of angiosperms based on the flow-centrifuge method

This study shows that spin time affects xylem vulnerability curves in angiosperms, leading to shifts in hydraulic conductivity and P50 values when using the flow-centrifuge method.

Identifying leaf anatomy and metabolic regulators that underpin C4 photosynthesis in Alloteropsis semialata

This study identifies genomic regions associated with C4 photosynthesis traits in Alloteropsis semialata using GWAS, highlighting key regulators of the C4 cycle and leaf anatomy.

A Parasite Odyssey: An RNA virus concealed in Toxoplasma gondii

The paper identifies a novel narnavirus, Apocryptovirus odysseus, potentially infecting Toxoplasma gondii, and suggests it may act as a pro-inflammatory factor in host cells.

Xylem sap residue in cut-open conduits can affect gas discharge in pneumatic experiments

The paper investigates how residual xylem sap in cut conduits affects gas discharge measurements in pneumatic experiments and proposes a correction method.

Gas diffusion kinetics drive embolism spread in angiosperm xylem: evidence from flow-centrifuge experiments and modelling

The paper measures hydraulic conductivity changes in angiosperm xylem over time under different temperatures and pressures, showing gas diffusion kinetics influence embolism spread.

Development of a Plasmodium vivax biobank for functional ex vivo assays

This study develops an optimized cryopreservation method for Plasmodium vivax isolates and validates its effectiveness for long-term storage and functional assays.

Lianas in tropical dry forests have higher embolism resistance but similar hydraulic efficiency than lianas in rainforests

This study compares hydraulic traits of lianas in seasonal dry forests and rainforests, finding higher embolism resistance but similar efficiency in seasonal forest lianas.

Serum Amyloid A proteins reduce bone mass during mycobacterial infections

This study identifies serum amyloid A proteins as mediators of bone loss during mycobacterial infections through cytokine-driven mechanisms.

Variation in the rate lateral gene transfers accumulate in a grass lineage

This study quantifies the rate and dynamics of lateral gene transfer (LGT) in grasses, showing high turnover and its role in generating genetic variation.

Resistance to EGFR inhibitors in lung cancer occurs through horizontal transfer and is associated with increased caveolins expression

Dynamic changes in gas solubility of xylem sap reiterate the enigma of plant water transport under negative pressure

The paper measures gas solubility in xylem sap under varying conditions and finds non-equilibrium patterns that suggest plants can transport water under negative pressure with dissolved gas buffering.

Accuracy of the pneumatic method for estimating xylem vulnerability to embolism in temperate diffuse-porous tree species

The paper compares pneumatic and flow-centrifuge methods for estimating xylem embolism resistance in temperate tree species, finding high agreement in some parameters but variability in others.

A Unit Pipe Pneumatic model to simulate gas kinetics during measurements of embolism in excised angiosperm xylem

The paper develops a Unit Pipe Pneumatic model to simulate gas diffusion kinetics in xylem embolism measurements and finds it overestimates embolism resistance by 2-17%.

A user manual to measure gas diffusion kinetics in plants: Pneumatron construction, operation and data analysis

This paper provides a manual for constructing, operating, and analyzing data from the Pneumatron device, which measures gas diffusion kinetics in plant xylem.

Pore constrictions in intervessel pit membranes reduce the risk of embolism spreading in angiosperm xylem

The paper investigates how pore constrictions in pit membranes relate to embolism resistance in angiosperm xylem and finds that pit membrane thickness strongly influences constriction size and embolism resistance.

GUN1-independent retrograde signaling targets the ethylene pathway to repress photomorphogenesis

The paper shows chloroplast retrograde signaling targets the ethylene-regulated gene network to repress photomorphogenesis in Arabidopsis.

A semi-automated method for measuring xylem vessel length distribution

This paper introduces a semi-automated method to measure xylem vessel length distribution using a Pneumatron device and software, enabling faster and more efficient analysis.

Root xylem in three woody angiosperm species is not more vulnerable to embolism than stem xylem

The paper compares embolism resistance between root and stem xylem in three woody angiosperms, finding roots are more resistant in some species but not all.

Is it possible to keep the exoskeleton of the crab Callinectes ornatus soft for several days?

This study investigates whether maintaining crabs in water with altered chemical properties can extend the soft-shell period beyond the natural 3 hours.