Georg Jander

An Aphid Protein Interferes with Plant endomembrane Trafficking Machinery to Promote Aphid Survival and Plant Growth

This study identifies an aphid protein, AAF1, that manipulates plant autophagy to enhance aphid survival and plant growth.

Host insect microRNAs are translocated to an obligate endosymbiont

The paper shows that aphid microRNAs and argonaute protein are translocated into their obligate endosymbiont Buchnera, suggesting a new regulatory mechanism between host and symbiont.

2-Oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenases contribute to cardenolide biosynthesis in Erysimum cheiranthoides (wormseed wallflower)

This study identifies 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenases involved in cardenolide biosynthesis in Erysimum cheiranthoides and characterizes their enzymatic functions.

Modification of Non-photochemical Quenching Pathways in the C4 Model Plant Setaria viridis Revealed Shared and Unique Photoprotection Mechanisms as Compared to C3 Plants

This study overexpresses NPQ genes in C4 plant Setaria viridis to compare photoprotection mechanisms with C3 plants, finding shared and unique traits that could improve crop resilience.

Overexpression of Xanthophyll Cycle Genes Leads to Faster NPQ Acclimation in the C4 Monocot Setaria viridis

This study overexpresses NPQ-related genes in Setaria viridis to assess NPQ acclimation rates, finding faster NPQ induction but no photosynthetic benefit.

Catechol acetylglucose: A newly identified benzoxazinoid-regulated defensive metabolite in maize

This study identifies catechol acetylglucose as a benzoxazinoid-regulated defensive metabolite in maize and shows its role in plant-insect interactions.

Comparison of in vitro and in planta toxicity of Vip3A for lepidopteran herbivores

This study compares the toxicity of Vip3A in vitro and in planta against lepidopteran pests, finding no correlation between the two and highlighting host plant adaptation effects.

Silencing cathepsin L expression reduces Myzus persicae protein content and the nutritional value as prey for Coccinella septempunctata

This study shows that silencing cathepsin L in aphids reduces their protein content and affects ladybug growth, highlighting the importance of prey nutritive value in RNAi-based pest control.

Genome sequence of the corn leaf aphid (Rhopalosiphum maidis Fitch)

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of the corn leaf aphid, providing insights into its biology and potential applications in research.

Metabolome-scale genome-wide association studies reveal chemical diversity and genetic control of maize specialized metabolites

The paper uses metabolome-scale GWAS to identify genetic loci controlling maize specialized metabolites, revealing chemical diversity and gene-metabolite associations.

A clonally reproducing generalist aphid pest colonises diverse host plants by rapid transcriptional plasticity of duplicated gene clusters

This study shows that the green peach aphid uses rapid transcriptional changes of duplicated genes to colonize diverse host plants without genetic specialization.

Spodoptera exigua caterpillar feeding induces rapid defense responses in maize leaves

This study identifies rapid gene and metabolite changes in maize leaves after caterpillar feeding, showing early defense responses and the role of benzoxazinoids and jasmonic acid pathways.