Kevin Begcy

Developmental stage-dependent decoupling of molecular and phenotypic responses to heat in wheat grain

This study shows that heat stress at different developmental stages in wheat causes distinct molecular and phenotypic responses, with stronger effects on grain set and composition at the trinucleate stage.

Intrinsic DNA motif-binding capability of OsCLSY3 guides female-preferential RNA-directed DNA methylation

The paper identifies a rice-specific mechanism for female-preferential RNA-directed DNA methylation mediated by OsCLSY3 recognizing a GC-rich DNA motif.

Maize stigmas react differently to self-/cross-pollination and fungal invasion

The paper analyzes maize stigma transcriptomes to compare responses to self-pollination, cross-pollination, and fungal infections.

Cell Size Controls Photosynthetic Capacity in a Mesoamerican and an Andean Genotype of Phaseolus vulgaris L.

This study compares photosynthetic performance between Mesoamerican and Andean Phaseolus vulgaris genotypes, showing that smaller cell sizes enhance photosynthetic capacity through increased stomatal conductance and mesophyll conductance.

Genome-Wide Transcriptome Dynamics in Auxin Homeostasis During Fruit Development in Strawberry (F. x ananassa)

The paper identifies developmentally regulated auxin biosynthetic genes and transcription factors in octoploid strawberry fruit development through transcriptomic analysis.

Arabidopsis ABIG1 Functions in Laminar Growth and Polarity Formation through Regulation by REVOLUTA and KANADI

This study identifies ABIG1 as a HD-ZIP Class II transcription factor that promotes leaf laminar growth and adaxial-abaxial polarity through regulation by REV and KAN.