Athanasios Makris

Endogenous RALF peptide function is required for powdery mildew host colonization

This study shows that endogenous RALF peptides, perceived by FER and LLG-LRX complexes, are required for powdery mildew colonization of Arabidopsis, with RALF function influencing cell wall remodeling and apoplastic pH.

Lotus japonicus VIH2 is an inositol pyrophosphate synthase that regulates arbuscular mycorrhiza

The paper identifies VIH2 in Lotus japonicus as an inositol pyrophosphate synthase that regulates arbuscular mycorrhiza by linking phosphate starvation responses to root endosymbiosis.

Evolutionary diversification of the SymRK receptor family in land plants

This study examines the evolutionary diversification of SymRK receptor family in land plants, revealing conserved and expanded clades with distinct transcriptional and evolutionary characteristics.

Karrikin and strigolactone signalling affect pattern-triggered immunity and resistance to specific pathogens

This study shows that KL and SL signaling modulate plant immune responses and pathogen resistance, with KL playing a predominant role in regulating pattern-triggered immunity.

NUDIX Hydrolases Target Specific Inositol Pyrophosphates and Regulate Phosphate Homeostasis and Bacterial Pathogen Susceptibility in Arabidopsis