P. V. Shivaprasad

Upstream regulator of genomic imprinting in rice endosperm is a small RNA-associated chromatin remodeler

This study identifies OsCLSY3 as an essential chromatin remodeler for rice endosperm development and imprinting, regulated by RNA-directed DNA methylation and critical for small RNA production and imprinted gene expression.

Oryza genera-specific novel Histone H4 variant predisposes H4 Lysine5 Acetylation marks to modulate salt stress responses

The paper identifies a novel histone H4 variant in Oryza that modulates salt stress responses through chromatin remodeling and acetylation marks.

Wound induced small-peptide mediated signalling cascade regulated by OsPSKR, dictates balance between growth and defense in rice

The paper identifies a peptide-mediated signaling cascade in rice regulated by OsPSKR that balances growth and defense responses during wounding.

Geminiviral βC1 orchestrates organellar genomic instability to augment viral infection by hijacking host RecA

This study shows that the geminiviral protein βC1 disrupts chloroplast genome stability by hijacking host RecA1 and inducing nuclease activity, thereby enhancing viral infection.

Phenotypic diversity of Methylobacterium associated with rice landraces in Northeast India

The study examines Methylobacterium diversity in rice landraces from NE India, finding host-specific carbon use profiles and growth advantages, suggesting host-microbial relationships shape bacterial distribution.