Y. Ichihashi

The leucine-rich repeat receptor kinase QSK1 is a novel regulator of PRR-RBOHD complex and is employed by the bacterial effector HopF2Pto to modulate plant immunity

The paper identifies QSK1 as a novel negative regulator of PRR-RBOHD complex and shows it is targeted by the bacterial effector HopF2Pto to suppress plant immunity.

Establishing a comprehensive web-based analysis platform for Nicotiana benthamiana genome and transcriptome

The paper develops a web-based platform for analyzing Nicotiana benthamiana genome and transcriptome data, enabling gene expression visualization, phylogenetic analysis, and functional enrichment.

Genetic and phosphoproteomic basis of LysM-mediated immune signaling in Marchantia polymorpha highlights conserved elements and new aspect of pattern-triggered immunity in land plants

This study identifies LysM receptor components and phosphoproteomic regulators of PTI in M. polymorpha, revealing conserved and novel elements of plant immune signaling.

Phosphorus is a critical factor of the in vitro monoxenic culture method for awide range of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi culture collections

This study identifies phosphorus concentration as a critical factor for mycorrhizal formation in in vitro monoxenic cultures of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.

Transcriptomic analysis of resistant and susceptible responses in a new model root-knot nematode infection system using Solanum torvum and Meloidogyne arenaria

This study compares gene expression responses in Solanum torvum infected with two Meloidogyne arenaria pathotypes, identifying distinct molecular mechanisms of resistance and susceptibility.

Spatial control of cell division by GA-OsGRF7/8 module in a leaf explains the leaf length variation between cultivated and wild rice

The paper identifies GA and OsGRF7/8's role in controlling cell division in rice leaves, explaining differences in leaf length between cultivated and wild rice.

Simple amplicon sequencing library preparation for plant root microbial community profiling

The paper develops a simplified high-throughput method for 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing of plant root microbiota, showing improved microbial diversity capture compared to standard methods.

CcLBD25 functions as a key regulator of haustorium development in Cuscuta campestris

This study identifies CcLBD25 as a key regulator of haustorium development in Cuscuta campestris, showing its role in pectin digestion and hyphae formation.

Oxicam-type NSAIDs enhance Agrobacterium-mediated transformation in plants

This study shows oxicam-type NSAIDs like tenoxicam enhance Agrobacterium-mediated transformation in plants by temporarily suppressing immune responses, improving both transient and stable transformation efficiency.

A pair of effectors encoded on a conditionally dispensable chromosome of Fusarium oxysporum suppress host-specific immunity

The paper identifies a pair of effector genes on a CD chromosome in F. oxysporum that suppress Arabidopsis immunity, contributing to host specificity.

Three-dimensional reconstructions of the internal structures of haustoria in parasitic Orobanchaceae

Three-dimensional image reconstruction was used to visualize the spatial organization of cell types in the haustoria of parasitic plants with special reference to their interaction with host roots.

Subtilase activity in the intrusive cells mediates haustorium maturation in parasitic plants

The study identifies subtilase activity in intrusive cells as critical for haustorium development and auxin-mediated host-parasite connections in Phtheirospermum japonicum.

Host-parasite tissue adhesion by a secreted type of β-1,4-glucanase in the parasitic plant Phtheirospermum japonicum

This study identifies a secreted β-1,4-glucanase gene involved in tissue adhesion between parasitic plants and hosts, revealing molecular similarities between parasitism and grafting.

Cell-cell adhesion in plant grafting is facilitated by β-1,4-glucanases

This study identifies β-1,4-glucanases as facilitators of cell-cell adhesion in plant grafting, showing their role in promoting compatibility across species.

Decoding the gene co-expression network underlying the ability of Gevuina avellana Mol. to live in diverse light conditions

The paper identifies a gene co-expression network in Gevuina avellana that supports its ability to maintain optimal photosynthetic performance across diverse light conditions.