Publications by authors named "Polina Yu Kozyulina"
Front Plant Sci
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Chitooligosaccharides (COs) are biodegradable and non-toxic, making them potential agents for plant protection, but their exact mechanisms of action are still unclear.
- This study used RNA sequencing to investigate the transcriptional changes in pea roots after treatment with CO8-DA, identifying 886 differentially expressed genes that suggest the involvement of calcium signaling and MAPK pathways in the plant's response.
- The research also highlights specific MAPKKKs, PsMAPKKK5 and PsMAPKKK20, which appear to work together in the signaling pathway activated by CO8-DA and are essential for improving the plant's resistance to pathogenic fungi.
Plants (Basel)
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- The IPD3/CYCLOPS transcription factor plays a key role in nodule primordia development and is linked to nodule differentiation, which is less researched compared to earlier stages.
- Recent studies highlight that cytokinin accumulation during later stages of nodule development may have a significant impact, though its specific role remains unclear.
- RNA-seq analyses of pea mutants and wild type nodules indicate that certain genes are involved in later nodule development stages, with evidence supporting cytokinin's influence on these processes.
Article Synopsis
- Lysin-motif receptor-like kinase K1 plays a crucial role in starting symbiosis and maintaining the growth of infection threads in pea plants, suggesting its function is tied to the structure of Nod factors.
- Studies showed that mutants lacking certain rhizobial factors had less root hair deformation and fewer infection threads, indicating K1's specificity and importance in these processes.
- Additionally, K1's role seems specific to legume-rhizobial symbiosis as no differences were observed in interactions with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, but K1 mutants did show increased sensitivity to aggressive strains, pointing to potential involvement in immune response regulation.
