Frédéric Domergue

A single genetic innovation at the origin of plant terrestrialization

This study identifies a single genetic innovation, p-GPATs, as critical for the evolution of the plant cuticle and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal symbiosis during terrestrialization.

A singular lipid composition supports the progression of plant autophagy

This study identifies a unique lipid composition in plant autophagic membranes, showing phosphatidylglycerol's functional role in autophagy activity.

A dual component system instructs membrane hydrolysis during the final stages of plant autophagy

This study identifies two phospholipases, LCAT3 and LCAT4, that work together to hydrolyze autophagic bodies in plant cells, completing the autophagy pathway.

Genetic interaction between GL15 and FDL1 modulates juvenile cuticle deposition and leaf permeability in maize

This study identifies the genetic interaction between ZmFDL1 and ZmGL15 in maize that modulates cuticle composition and improves drought tolerance by enhancing cutin content and reducing leaf permeability.