Juan Manuel Debernardi

MicroRNA156 and its targeted SPL genes interact with the photoperiod, vernalization, and gibberellin pathways to regulate wheat heading time

This study identifies miR156 and SPL genes' roles in wheat heading time regulation through interactions with photoperiod, vernalization, and gibberellin pathways, and develops genetic resources to fine-tune heading time.

Manipulation of the microRNA172 - AP2L2 interaction provides precise control of wheat and triticale plant height

This study engineered the miR172-AP2L2 interaction to control wheat and triticale plant height without affecting coleoptile or first-leaf length.

Sequencing 4.3 million mutations in wheat promoters to understand and modify gene expression

The paper sequences 4.3 million promoter mutations and 4.7 million coding mutations in wheat to understand gene function and improve agronomic traits.

A second generation capture panel for cost-effective sequencing of genome regulatory regions in wheat and relatives

The paper develops an updated capture panel for sequencing regulatory regions in wheat and related species, improving specificity and coverage over previous methods.