T. Rutten

Centromeric localization of KNL2 and CENP-C proteins in plants depends on their centromere-targeting domain and DNA-binding regions

Convergent evolution of plant prickles is drivenby repeated gene co-option over deep time

The paper investigates convergent evolution of plant prickles, finding that mutations in a cytokinin gene repeatedly cause prickle loss across species.

Anatomical insights into the vascular lay-out of the barley rachis: implications for transport and spikelet connection

This study examines the vascular anatomy of barley rachis to understand its relationship with spike size and transport capacity.

Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Hypocotyls During the Developmental Transition of C3 cotyledons to C4 Leaves in Halimocnemis mollissima Bunge

This study compares transcriptomes of hypocotyls in Halimocnemis mollissima Bunge before and after C4 leaf formation to identify signaling pathways involved in the transition from C3 to C4 photosynthesis.

Dosage of duplicated and antifunctionalized homeobox proteins influences spikelet development in barley

This study shows that the dosage of HvHOX1 and HvHOX2, two antagonistic homeobox transcription factors, influences spikelet development in barley.

The barley mutant multiflorus2.b reveals quantitative genetic variation for new spikelet architecture

This study identifies QTLs for spikelet determinacy and supernumerary spikelet phenotypes in the barley mutant multiflorus2.b, revealing polygenic inheritance.

Application of aptamers improves CRISPR-based live imaging of plant telomeres

This paper improves CRISPR-based live imaging of plant telomeres using aptamers, showing better labeling quality in transiently transformed plants but limitations in stable transformations.

COMPOSITUM 1 (COM1) contributes to the architectural simplification of barley inflorescence via meristem identity signals

This study identifies COM1 as a gene regulating inflorescence shape in barley by controlling meristem identity signals, with implications for evolution and breeding.

Providing an additional electron sink by the introduction of cyanobacterial flavodiirons enhances the growth of Arabidopsis thaliana in varying light

This study introduces cyanobacterial flavodiirons into Arabidopsis thaliana to enhance photosynthetic efficiency and growth under varying light conditions.