V. Gfeller

The lactonase BxdA mediates metabolic adaptation of maize root bacteria to benzoxazinoids

The paper identifies BxdA, a lactonase in maize root bacteria, which enables metabolic adaptation to benzoxazinoids, enhancing bacterial growth under carbon limitation.

Soil chemical and microbial gradients determine accumulation of root exuded secondary metabolites and plant-soil feedbacks in the field

This study shows that soil chemical and microbial gradients influence benzoxazinoid accumulation and plant-soil feedbacks in a field, with feedback effects varying along these gradients.

Bacterial tolerance to host-exuded specialized metabolites structures the maize root microbiome

The paper shows that bacterial tolerance to benzoxazinoids, a type of plant specialized metabolite, determines their abundance in maize root microbiomes.

Root-exuded secondary metabolites can alleviate negative plant-soil feedbacks

The paper shows that benzoxazinoids, exuded by maize and other crops, can alleviate negative plant-soil feedbacks by altering soil microbial communities.

Plant secondary metabolite-dependent plant-soil feedbacks can improve crop yield in the field

This study shows that maize secondary metabolites improve wheat yield and growth through soil feedbacks in field conditions.

Soil composition and plant genotype determine benzoxazinoid-mediated plant-soil feedbacks in cereals

The paper shows that benzoxazinoid-mediated plant-soil feedbacks in cereals depend on soil type and genotype, with cultivar-specific effects on growth and insect resistance.

Root volatiles in plant-plant interactions II: Root terpenes from Centaurea stoebe modify Taraxacum officinale root chemistry and root herbivore growth

This study shows that root VOCs from Centaurea stoebe alter Taraxacum officinale root chemistry and increase herbivore growth.

Root volatiles in plant-plant interactions I: Characterization of root sesquiterpene emissions from Centaurea stoebe and their effects on other plants

This study characterizes root sesquiterpene emissions from Centaurea stoebe and shows they have neutral to positive effects on sympatric plant germination and growth.