R. J. Morris

Integrated Phenomics and Genomics reveals genetic loci associated with inflorescence growth in Brassica napus

The paper identifies genetic loci associated with inflorescence growth traits in Brassica napus using phenomics and genomics integration.

Delayed development of basal spikelets in wheat explains their increased floret abortion and rudimentary nature

This study identifies delayed development and reduced developmental age of basal florets in wheat as the cause of their abortion and rudimentary nature, challenging the assimilate availability hypothesis.

Non-cell-autonomous HSC70.1 chaperone displays homeostatic feed-back regulation by binding its own mRNA

The paper shows that Arabidopsis HSC70.1 binds its own mRNA to inhibit translation, forming a feedback loop that regulates chaperone availability and enables non-cell-autonomous homeostasis.

High expression of VRT2 increases the number of rudimentary basal spikelets in wheat

The paper identifies a transcriptional gradient in wheat spikes associated with rudimentary basal spikelet development, leading to the lanceolate spike shape.

Lipid-induced polymorphic amyloid fibrils formation by α-synuclein.

This study shows that lipid membranes accelerate α-synuclein aggregation and promote the formation of diverse polymorphic amyloid fibrils, which may contribute to Parkinson's disease pathology.

Bayesian optimisation for yield in high-dimensional trait-space identifies crop ideotypes in Oil Seed Rape

The paper uses Bayesian optimisation to identify high-yielding crop ideotypes in oilseed rape by modelling yield trait interactions.

Colletotrichum higginsianum effectors exhibit cell to cell hypermobility in plant tissues and modulate intercellular connectivity amongst a variety of cellular processes

The paper identifies cell-to-cell mobile effectors from the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum higginsianum and shows some modulate plant processes and plasmodesmal aperture.

Density and temperature controlled fluid extraction in a bacterial biofilm is determined by poly-γ-glutamic acid production

This study shows that PGA production in B. subtilis NCIB 3610 biofilms is temperature-dependent and drives fluid extraction, influencing biofilm morphology and motility.

Validation of a novel associative transcriptomics pipeline in Brassica oleracea: Identifying candidates for vernalisation response

This study validates a new associative transcriptomics pipeline in Brassica oleracea to identify vernalisation response candidates, finding miR172D and BoFLC.C2 as potential markers.

Comparative transcriptomics identifies differences in the regulation of the floral transition between Arabidopsis and Brassica rapa cultivars

This study compares gene expression dynamics during floral transition in Arabidopsis and Brassica rapa, revealing differences in regulatory networks and synchronization of gene expression.

Second messenger control of mRNA translation by dynamic ribosome modification

This study shows that RimK modifies ribosomal protein RpsF in Pseudomonas fluorescens to regulate translation, with activity controlled by RimA, RimB, and cyclic-di-GMP.

Trophic interaction modifications disrupt the structure and stability of food webs

This study shows that trophic interaction modifications affect community interaction structure and stability, making trophic networks alone insufficient for predicting ecological dynamics.

Identifying Important Interaction Modifications in Ecological Systems

The paper identifies key trophic interaction modifications in ecological networks that significantly affect system dynamics using simulated food webs.

Interaction modifications lead to greater robustness than pairwise non-trophic effects in food webs

This study compares the robustness of ecological networks with interaction modifications versus pairwise non-trophic effects under perturbations, finding interaction modifications provide greater stability.

Bifunctionality Of A Biofilm Matrix Protein Controlled By Redox State

This study shows that BslA, a biofilm matrix protein in Bacillus subtilis, has two distinct functions controlled by redox state and dimerization.

Evolutionary variations in the biofilm-associated protein BslA from the genus Bacillus

The paper characterizes BslA orthologues and a paralogue from different Bacillus species, showing functional substitution and correlating biophysical properties with function.