Mohammad Arif Ashraf

In-slide sample preparation allows for rapid triple staining and the detection of specific cell wall components in monocot roots

This paper introduces a rapid triple staining method for monocot roots, enabling the detection of specific cell wall components with reduced time and stain volume.

Harmala alkaloids regulate cell division planes in plants

Harmala alkaloids regulate cell division planes in plants, acting as an allelopathic mechanism to inhibit growth.

Leaves in Transition: Single nuclei RNA sequencing provides insights into sorghums juvenile and adult phases

This study uses snRNA-seq to analyze sorghum leaf development, revealing that trichomes and bulliform cells exist in both juvenile and adult stages with stage-specific gene expression patterns.

Quantitative live cell imaging of nuclear shape and chromatin dynamics during development and environmental stress in Arabidopsis thaliana

The paper uses live cell imaging to study nuclear shape and chromatin dynamics in Arabidopsis thaliana under control and salt-stress conditions, finding decreased chromatin velocity in salt-treated plants.

Toxic metals increase root hair density by reducing epidermal cell length

This study shows toxic metals increase root hair density in plants by reducing epidermal cell length, using Arabidopsis and crop species.

The nucleus follows an internal cellular scale during polarized root hair cell development

The paper investigates nuclear positioning during root hair cell development and finds the nucleus follows an internal cellular scale, challenging textbook illustrations and suggesting broader implications for biology and agriculture.

Toxic metal, Lead (Pb) alters columella-specific auxin distribution inhibiting root growth and gravitropic response in Arabidopsis and maize

This study shows lead inhibits auxin distribution in Arabidopsis root cells, affecting growth and gravitropic response, and identifies similar effects in maize.

Cell cycle follows pause and play mechanism in environment stress recovery in diverse plant species

The paper investigates cell cycle regulation in plants during stress recovery, finding a conserved 'pause and play' mechanism involving CDKA;1 and ICK1 in Arabidopsis, Brachypodium, and Lolium.