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Julia Zheku

University of British ColumbiaORCID 0009-0009-8091-5043Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:experimental assay· 3 Organism:Arabidopsis· 2 Assay:proteomics· 2 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Assay:imaging· 1 Organism:mouse· 1

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Plant BiologybioRxivPreprintOct 1, 2026

In-slide sample preparation allows for rapid triple staining and the detection of specific cell wall components in monocot roots

Julia Zheku, Raju Y. Soolanayakanahally, Mohammad Arif Ashraf

This paper introduces a rapid triple staining method for monocot roots, enabling the detection of specific cell wall components with reduced time and stain volume.

DOI 10.64898/2026.02.13.705847

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Plant BiologybioRxivPreprintFeb 6, 2026

Toxic metals increase root hair density by reducing epidermal cell length

Julia Zheku, Thea Do, Mohammad Arif Ashraf

This study shows toxic metals increase root hair density in plants by reducing epidermal cell length, using Arabidopsis and crop species.

DOI 10.64898/2026.02.03.703618

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Plant BiologybioRxivPreprintMay 9, 2025

Toxic metal, Lead (Pb) alters columella-specific auxin distribution inhibiting root growth and gravitropic response in Arabidopsis and maize

Julia Zheku, Scottie Mello, Olivia S Hazelwood…·Mohammad Arif Ashraf

This study shows lead inhibits auxin distribution in Arabidopsis root cells, affecting growth and gravitropic response, and identifies similar effects in maize.

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