M. Notaguchi

Florigen-producing cells express FPF1-LIKE PROTEIN 1 that accelerates flowering and stem growth in long days with sunlight red/far-red ratio in Arabidopsis

The paper identifies FLP1 as a gene expressed in FT-producing cells in Arabidopsis that promotes flowering and stem growth under long-day conditions.

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.

Seed size control via phloem end by callose deposition/degradation of β-1,3-glucanase

The paper identifies a mechanism for seed size regulation through callose deposition/degradation at the phloem end of the ovule, mediated by β-1,3-glucanase genes.

Defense-related callose synthase PMR4 promotes root hair callose deposition and adaptation to phosphate deficiency in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study identifies PMR4 callose synthase as essential for root hair callose deposition under phosphate deficiency, improving Pi acquisition and plant growth.

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.

Micrografting device for testing environmental conditions for grafting and systemic signaling in Arabidopsis

The paper develops a micrografting chip to simplify and improve the efficiency of micrografting in Arabidopsis for studying systemic signaling.

Do below-ground genotypes influence above-ground microbiomes of grafted tomato plants?

This study examines how rootstock genotypes influence phyllosphere microbiomes in grafted tomato plants, finding no overall difference but some taxa preferences.