Christian Meyer

The TARGET OF RAPAMYCIN (TOR) kinase controls shade-mediated hypocotyl elongation responses in Arabidopsis

This study identifies the TOR complex 1 as a key regulator of shade-mediated hypocotyl elongation in Arabidopsis, showing its role in auxin-dependent growth responses and epidermal cell elongation.

Defects in the Arabidopsis V-ATPase associated RAVE complex affects endosomal pH and triggers the onset of leaf cell clusters upon TOR inhibition

This study identifies a plant TOR pathway regulator, Loki, which affects endosomal pH and causes leaf cell clusters upon TOR inhibition, linking V-ATPase function to TOR signaling.

Too much sugar makes plants "pregnant": maternal sucrose signals fertilization in Arabidopsis seeds

The paper shows that sucrose triggers a fertilization-independent response in Arabidopsis maternal tissues, initiating seed development through hormonal and sugar signaling.

Histidine limitation causes alteration in the TOR network and plant development

The paper shows that reduced histidine levels in the sune82 mutant alter the TOR network and affect plant development.

A TORC1-PHR1 signaling axis regulates phosphorus starvation and immunity signaling network in Arabidopsis

This study identifies a novel role for the TORC1-PHR1 signaling axis in regulating phosphorus starvation responses and immune signaling in Arabidopsis.

Light remote control of alternative splicing in roots through TOR kinase

The paper shows that sugars act as mobile signals controlling alternative splicing in roots through the TOR kinase pathway, with mitochondria playing a key role in this process.