Marjolaine Martin

Plant cells at the organ surface use mechanical cues to activate a specific growth control programme

The paper shows that surface epidermal cells in plant roots use mechanical cues to activate a growth control program involving RAB-A5c, enabling directional growth.

A molecular glue in plants: The lectin domain of LecRK-I.9 creates persistent plasma membrane - cell wall connections

This paper identifies the lectin domain of LecRK-I.9 as responsible for creating persistent plasma membrane-cell wall connections in plants under water stress.

Dynamic cortical behavior of plant protoplasts reveals unexpected similarities between plant and animal cells

The paper shows plant protoplasts can form protrusions, challenging the view of plant cells as static and revealing similarities with animal cells.

Paf1C denoises transcription and growth patterns to achieve organ shape reproducibility

The paper shows that Paf1C reduces transcriptional noise in Arabidopsis, leading to more consistent organ shape by managing mechanical conflicts.