Mary Galli

This paper identifies a small RNA-driven morphogenic circuit in maize embryos that regulates shoot stem cell specification through auxin signaling and cell division patterning.

The paper uses single-cell ATAC-seq to show ZmWUS1 overexpression alters chromatin accessibility in maize inflorescence meristem, revealing its role in stem cell maintenance through context-dependent regulation.

The paper identifies TF binding site divergence between maize inbred lines and links it to gene expression and phenotypic variation.

The paper analyzes DNA-binding specificities of SPL transcription factors in Arabidopsis, maize, and wheat, revealing conserved target genes and species-specific motifs linked to dimerization.

The paper identifies REL2 and RELK1 as key regulators of maize meristem development, showing they control gene expression to maintain meristem size and influence seed yield.

The paper develops dDAP-seq to study bZIP heterodimer DNA binding in Arabidopsis, revealing expanded binding preferences and evolutionary origins of cis-elements.

The paper applies machine learning to predict transcription factor-DNA interactions in maize and soybean, achieving high accuracy in maize but high false positives in soybean.