Mingyuan Zhu

Ethylene modulates cell wall mechanics for root responses to compaction

This study shows ethylene regulates root radial expansion by modulating cell wall mechanics through Auxin Response Factor1 and CESA gene repression in response to soil compaction.

Stochastic Gene Expression in Auxin Signaling in the Floral Meristem of Arabidopsis thaliana

The paper investigates stochastic gene expression in auxin signaling in Arabidopsis floral meristems, finding that downstream expression of DR5 is highly variable and driven by cell-intrinsic noise, while AHP6 and DOF5.8 show lower, distinct noise patterns.

Tradeoff Between Speed and Robustness in Primordium Initiation Mediated by Auxin-CUC1 Interaction

The paper shows that CUC1 enhances developmental speed but reduces robustness in Arabidopsis sepal initiation by amplifying auxin noise, with a computational model supporting this tradeoff.

DRMY1 promotes robust morphogenesis by sustaining the translation of cytokinin signaling inhibitor proteins

The paper shows that DRMY1 sustains translation of cytokinin signaling inhibitors, ensuring robust sepal development in Arabidopsis by maintaining auxin patterning.