M. Nadzieja

Single-cell analysis maps distinct cellular responses to rhizobia and identifies the novel infection regulator SYMRKL1 in Lotus japonicus

Cytokinin synthesis and export from symbiotic root nodules coordinates shoot growth with nitrogen fixation

This study identifies LjPup1 as a cytokinin exporter in root nodules that coordinates shoot growth with nitrogen fixation by exporting active cytokinins.

The giant diploid faba genome unlocks variation in a global protein crop

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-scale genome assembly of faba bean and uses it to develop a genotyping assay and dissect hilum color genetics, providing a genomics-based breeding platform for sustainable protein production.

Distinct signalling routes mediates intercellular and intracellular rhizobial infection in Lotus japonicus

This study identifies distinct genetic and transcriptomic requirements for intercellular rhizobial infection in Lotus japonicus compared to intracellular infection.

VC1 catalyzes a key step in the biosynthesis of vicine from GTP in faba bean

The paper identifies VC1 as the enzyme catalyzing vicine biosynthesis from GTP in faba bean and shows its role in vicine content regulation.