R. A. Marks

Variability in drought gene expression datasets highlight the need for community standardization

This study analyzes drought gene expression datasets and finds they are inconsistent, proposing classifiers to detect drought stress and advocating for standardized protocols.

Convergent evolution of desiccation tolerance in grasses

This study investigates convergent evolution of desiccation tolerance in grasses, finding shared gene duplication and expression patterns alongside species-specific mechanisms.

Polyploidy enhances desiccation tolerance in the grass Microchloa caffra

This study examines the relationship between polyploidy and desiccation tolerance in the resurrection grass Microchloa caffra, finding that polyploid plants are more desiccation tolerant.

A critical analysis of plant science literature reveals ongoing inequities

This paper analyzes 300,000 plant science papers to reveal global, gender, and taxonomic disparities in research output and representation.

Fine-tuning functional syndromes for stressful environments: lessons on survival from the South African resurrection plant Myrothamnus flabellifolia

This study examines functional trait variation in Myrothamnus flabellifolia across different environmental conditions, finding that desiccation tolerance is consistent while other traits vary with stress levels.

Lessons from 20 years of plant genome sequencing: an unprecedented resource in need of more diverse representation

The paper reviews 20 years of plant genome sequencing, highlighting improvements in quality, taxonomic gaps, and geographic disparities in research contributions.