Markus Pauly

Yeast surface display reveals structure-dependent β-glucan association with the plant immune receptor AtIGP1

The paper uses yeast surface display to show that AtIGP1 recognizes laminaribiose but not longer MLG-derived oligosaccharides, and that this recognition triggers immune responses in planta.

Genome-wide association study in a maize diversity panel dissects the genetic basis of lignocellulosic recalcitrance

This study identifies genetic loci associated with lignocellulosic recalcitrance in maize using GWAS on a diversity panel.

ZmPMI3 phosphomannose isomerase kinetics is associated with natural variation of watersoluble carbohydrate content in mature maize stem

The paper associates natural variation in ZmPMI3 phosphomannose isomerase kinetics with differences in water-soluble carbohydrate content in mature maize stems.

Characterization of a fungal mixed-linkage glucan synthase

The paper characterizes AfTFT1 as a fungal MLG synthase and identifies key structural determinants for MLG biosynthesis.

MYC2 mediated regulation of xylan substitution patterns

This study identifies a MYC2-dependent regulatory pathway that compensates for reduced xylan O-acetylation by altering xylan methylation patterns in Arabidopsis.

A chromosome-scale super-pangenome of the lichen genus Peltigera reveals genome architecture and expanded interaction repertoires shared across pathogenic and mutualistic fungi

The paper constructs a chromosome-scale super-pangenome for the lichen genus Peltigera, revealing shared genomic features between pathogenic and mutualistic fungi.

Systematic evaluation of Cyanidioschyzon merolae across photobioreactor systems: Linking reactor design to biomass production and biochemical composition

This study evaluates Cyanidioschyzon merolae growth and biomass composition across different photobioreactor systems, finding that reactor design significantly impacts productivity and biochemical output.

REVOLUTA regulates cell fate and wall patterning in the fruit endocarp

The paper identifies REVOLUTA as a regulator of cell fate and secondary cell wall patterning in the endocarp of Cardamine species, linking it to explosive seed dispersal.

The transcription factor SiROCX controls a monocot-specific CAZyme program for host cell wall remodeling during symbiotic root colonization

This study identifies SiROCX as a transcription factor regulating a monocot-specific CAZyme program for host cell wall remodeling during fungal symbiosis.

CESA7 and microtubules pattern complex secondary cell walls in explosive fruit

This study identifies CESA7 and microtubules as key factors in shaping the patterned secondary cell walls in explosive fruit endb cells, which enable seed dispersal.

Genetic factors driving multi-host infection in a core member of the root mycobiota

The paper identifies a fungal gene encoding a β-1,3-glucanase as a key genetic factor driving multi-host infection in Plectosphaerella cucumerina.

Extracellular Polymeric Substances Drive Curvibacter Host Adaptation and Co-Speciation with Hydra

This study shows Curvibacter bacteria co-evolve with Hydra through extracellular polymeric substances, enabling host-specific colonization and symbiosis stability.

Host-adapted enzymatic deconstruction of acetylated xylan enables mutualistic colonization of monocot roots

This paper identifies a host-adapted enzymatic module in Serendipita indica that degrades acetylated xylan in monocot roots, enabling fungal colonization while suppressing immune responses.