Publications by authors named "M J Hernandez-Coronado"

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  • The C4 photosynthetic pathway offers significant advantages for plants in hot, dry conditions, crucial for the evolution of major crops.
  • Increased vein density and specialized bundle sheath cells are key traits that enabled the development of this pathway.
  • Research indicates that the SHORT ROOT (SHR) protein regulates essential functions in bundle sheath cells, impacting photosynthesis and resilience under heat stress, making it a potential target for improving non-C4 crops.
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Wounding is a trigger for both regeneration and defense in plants, but it is not clear whether the two responses are linked by common activation or regulated as trade-offs. Although plant glutamate-receptor-like proteins (GLRs) are known to mediate defense responses, here, we implicate GLRs in regeneration through dynamic changes in chromatin and transcription in reprogramming cells near wound sites. We show that genetic and pharmacological inhibition of GLR activity increases regeneration efficiency in multiple organ repair systems in Arabidopsis and maize.

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  • Roots are crucial for plant growth, allowing them to access water and nutrients effectively while coping with environmental challenges.
  • Variations in root morphology, such as cell layer number and arrangement, influence important traits like root length and girth, which are vital for plant productivity.
  • The review focuses on the genetic mechanisms behind root radial patterning, particularly in monocots and legumes, which have more intricate root structures compared to simpler species.
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