Padubidri V. Shivaprasad

Copper-sensitive OsSPL9 TF regulates expression of indica rice domestication-associated miRNAs and phenotypes

The paper identifies a copper-sensitive OsSPL9 transcription factor that regulates indica rice domestication-associated miRNAs and phenotypes through a regulatory loop involving Cu and miRNA targets.

Distinct development-associated roles of rice histonevariant H2A.X in suppressing deposition of activeH3K4me3 marks and in restricting H2A.W incorporation

This study identifies new roles of H2A.X in regulating histone marks during rice development, showing its suppression of H3K4me3 and restriction of H2A.W incorporation.

Loss of function of chromatin remodeler OsCLSY4 leads to RdDM-mediated mis-expression of endosperm-specific genes affecting grain qualities

This study shows that OsCLSY4 loss of function disrupts endosperm development and gene expression by affecting RdDM-mediated silencing in rice.

OsWRKY53 dictates wound responses in rice through fine-tuning cross-talk between PEP and PSK mediated signalling

This study identifies OsWRKY53 as a key regulator of wound responses in rice by modulating cross-talk between PEP and PSK signaling pathways.

Transcriptional and epigenetic response of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) to PEG-triggered osmotic stress

This study investigates the transcriptional and epigenetic responses of rapeseed to osmotic stress, identifying gene expression and histone methylation changes linked to drought adaptation.

Plant Polymerase IV sensitizes chromatin through histone modifications to preclude spread of silencing into protein-coding domains

The paper shows that plant polymerase IV prevents silencing marks from spreading into protein-coding genes by modulating chromatin states through histone modifications.

Comprehensive annotation and characterization of planarian tRNA and tRNA-derived fragments (tRFs)

This study identifies and characterizes tRNA-derived fragments (tRFs) in planarians, revealing their role in regeneration and highlighting their interaction with SMEDWI proteins and potential involvement of Dicers.