Peter Ache

Under salt stress quinoa stomatal guard cells control transpiration in an ABA-primed manner

This study shows that under salt stress, quinoa guard cells become transcriptionally insensitive to ABA but maintain K+ uptake channel activity, reducing transpiration and enhancing CO2 sensitivity.

Date palm acclimates to aridity by diverting organic osmolytes for root osmotic adjustment in parallel with leaf membrane remodeling and ROS scavenging

This study shows date palm roots increase osmotic strength with drought by accumulating sugars over minerals, while leaves undergo membrane remodeling and ROS scavenging to prevent oxidative damage.