R. Sugita

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.

A fungal secondary metabolism gene cluster enables mutualist-pathogen transition in root endophyte Colletotrichum tofieldiae

The paper identifies a fungal gene cluster in Colletotrichum tofieldiae that enables lifestyle transition between mutualism and pathogenesis by modulating host nutrient uptake and ABA pathways.

Isotope-based visualization of element distribution in phloem provides functional evidence for the operation of SOS1 Na+/H+ exchangers in mature zones of Arabidopsis root

The paper uses radioisotope imaging and ion flux measurements to show that Na+ efflux via SOS1 occurs in mature root zones, not just the root apex, in Arabidopsis.

Phosphate starvation response precedes abscisic acid response under progressive mild drought in plants

The paper shows that phosphate starvation response precedes abscisic acid response in plants under mild drought, using field and controlled experiments.

Visualization of seasonal phosphorus re-translocation, and expression profile of phosphate transporters in a shortened annual cycle system of the deciduous poplar tree

The paper visualizes seasonal phosphorus re-translocation in poplar trees and analyzes phosphate transporter expression in a shortened annual cycle system.

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.

ATP Binding Cassette Proteins ABCG37 and ABCG33 are required for potassium-independent cesium uptake in Arabidopsis roots

This study identifies ABCG33 and ABCG37 as potassium-independent cesium uptake facilitators in Arabidopsis roots through genetic and physiological analyses.