S. Myles

S-acylation stabilizes ligand-induced receptor kinase complex formation during plant pattern-triggered immune signalling.

This study shows S-acylation stabilizes activated receptor kinase complexes at the plasma membrane, enhancing immune signaling in plants.

Phenotypic divergence between the cultivated apple (Malus domestica) and its primary wild progenitor (Malus sieversii)

This study compares phenotypic differences between cultivated apple (Malus domestica) and its wild progenitor (M. sieversii) using over 1000 accessions, revealing significant divergence in growth, fruit characteristics, and breeding trends.

Apple ripening is controlled by a NAC transcription factor

This study identifies NAC18.1 as a key gene controlling apple firmness and ripening, showing its functional similarity to the tomato ripening regulator NOR.

Grapevine rootstocks affect growth-related scion phenotypes

This study shows that selecting the optimal rootstock can increase grapevine yield, pruning weight, and Ravaz index by over 50%.

Persistent homology demarcates a leaf morphospace

This paper uses persistent homology to analyze leaf shapes from 182,707 leaves across 141 plant families, revealing phylogenetic and geographic differences in leaf morphology.

Morphometrics Reveals Complex And Heritable Apple Leaf Shapes

The paper uses morphometric techniques to analyze apple leaf shapes, finding heritable variation captured by complex methods like elliptical Fourier descriptors and persistent homology.