Yoshitaka Takano

This study shows that loss of a conserved disulfide bond is essential for PEN2 activity in Arabidopsis, while related myrosinases can partially replace its function in pre-invasive immunity.

The paper identifies two candidate genes involved in sex determination in the dioecious wild yam Dioscorea tokoro using whole-genome sequencing and genetic analysis.

The paper identifies STT3A as a gene required for recognizing pathogen-derived sphingolipids in Arabidopsis, showing its role in plant immunity through post-translational modifications.

The paper identifies effector gene clusters in subtelomeric regions and repeat-rich chromosomes across multiple Colletotrichum species, showing variable conservation and gene transfer between genomic compartments.