Charles T. Anderson

Mechanisms underlying the defective development of xyloglucan-deficient root hairs in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study investigates the cellular and biomechanical mechanisms behind defective root hair development in xyloglucan-deficient Arabidopsis mutants, identifying matrix-cellulose interactions as critical for anisotropic growth.

Natural isolates of Sinorhizobium meliloti with dry, as opposed to mucoid, colony morphologies have higher soil fitness, slightly lower host fitness, and reduced nitrogen fixation

This study compares dry and mucoid Sinorhizobium meliloti isolates, finding dry strains have higher soil fitness but mucoid strains provide greater host benefits.

Mechanical constraint causes lower turgor, thicker walls, and faster growth in Arabidopsis root hairs

This study shows that mechanical constraints in Arabidopsis root hairs reduce turgor, alter cellulose orientation, increase wall thickness, and accelerate growth in stiffer media.

Crop yields under simulated nuclear winter: a growth chamber experiment

This study simulates nuclear winter conditions in growth chambers to assess crop yields, finding that wheat fails under temperate conditions while canola remains viable.

Brassinosteroid treatment reveals the importance of xyloglucan transglucosylase/hydrolase (XTH) genes in growth habit determination of twining common bean vines

This study shows that brassinosteroid treatment affects twining growth in common bean by altering G-fiber development and XTH gene expression.

The Carbohydrate Binding Module of TrCel7A Aids in Navigating the Complexity of Plant Cell Walls

This study shows that the carbohydrate-binding module (CBM1) of TrCel7A improves enzyme binding and navigation on complex plant cell wall substrates.

Gelatinous fibers develop asymmetrically for posture support of bends and coils in common bean vine

This study investigates the developmental anatomy of gelatinous fibers in common bean stems, showing they form asymmetrically to support posture after bends and coils, rather than driving movement.