Qiang‐Nan Feng

This study shows autophagy coordinates cell-type-specific immunity in plants by modulating immune responses in guard cells and mesophyll cells during Pseudomonas syringae infection.

The paper shows that autophagy extends root hair lifespan, while its loss triggers cell death via a gene network involving ANAC046 and ANAC087.

The paper shows that surface epidermal cells in plant roots use mechanical cues to activate a growth control program involving RAB-A5c, enabling directional growth.