M. Trevisan

Pectin methylesterification modulates cell wall properties to promote neighbour proximity-induced hypocotyl growth

The study shows that pectin methylesterification modulates cell wall properties to enable neighbor proximity-induced hypocotyl growth in Arabidopsis.

USP8 inhibition promotes Parkin-independent mitophagy in the Drosophila brain and in human neurons

This study shows that USP8 inhibition increases Parkin-independent mitophagy in Drosophila and human neurons by reducing USP8 levels, suggesting a new mitophagic pathway.

Reduced light access promotes hypocotyl growth via autophagy-mediated recycling

This study shows that reduced light and LRFR promote hypocotyl growth through distinct metabolic pathways: autophagy-mediated recycling and plasma membrane lipid biosynthesis.

Abscisic Acid modulates neighbor proximity-induced leaf hyponasty in Arabidopsis

This study shows ABA biosynthesis and signaling are required to promote leaf hyponasty in response to a drop in the red to far-red ratio.

Shade suppresses wound-induced leaf repositioning through a mechanism involving PHYTOCHROME KINASE SUBSTRATE (PKS) genes

This study shows that shade suppresses wound-induced leaf repositioning in Arabidopsis through PKS genes, which integrate shade and wounding signals.

Phototropin-mediated perception of light direction in Arabidopsis leaves regulates blade flattening

The paper shows phototropins perceive light direction in Arabidopsis leaves and control auxin signaling to regulate blade flattening.

The hidden effects of agrochemicals on plant metabolism and root-associated microorganisms

This study shows that foliar pesticide application induces broad metabolic reprogramming in plants and alters rhizosphere microbial populations.

PIF transcription factors link a neighbor threat cue to accelerated reproduction in Arabidopsis

This study identifies PIF transcription factors as mediators of accelerated reproduction in Arabidopsis in response to neighbor proximity light cues.