Gertjan Kramer

Multi-omics data analysis reveals a novel beneficial role for strigolactones in tomato

This study identifies strigolactones as nitrogen-responsive rhizosphere signals in tomato that recruit beneficial bacteria under nitrogen limitation.

A bifidobacterial enzyme orchestrates ecology and function of infant gut bacterial community

This study shows how a single bacterial enzyme, D4BMY8, influences the composition and metabolism of an infant gut microbial community through its preference for the HMO lacto-N-tetraose.

A Solanoeclepin A precursor functions as a new rhizosphere signaling molecule recruiting growth-promoting microbes under nitrogen deficiency

This study identifies Solanoeclepin A (SolA) as a rhizosphere signaling molecule that recruits growth-promoting microbes under nitrogen deficiency, revealing its dual role in plant-microbe interactions and nematode attraction.

Quantitative trait locus mapping of root exudate metabolome in a Solanum lycopersicum Moneymaker x S. pimpinellifolium RIL population and their putative links to rhizosphere microbiome

The paper maps quantitative trait loci for root exudate metabolome in tomato and links them to rhizosphere microbiome composition.

Protocol for capturing the RNA-binding proteome from plants using orthogonal organic phase separation

The paper describes a protocol for isolating RNA-binding proteins from plants using UV-crosslinking and organic phase separation, followed by proteomics analysis.

Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus reciprocally promote secretion of virulence factors

This study shows that co-culturing Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus increases secretion of virulence factors from both species, with C. albicans Als1p/Als3p playing a key role in this effect.

Targeted activation of microglial PPARdelta reprograms immunometabolism and enhances insulin sensitivity in diet-induced obesity.

This study shows that activating microglial PPARdelta with GW0742 improves insulin sensitivity in obese rats without changing body weight or food intake.