Plant cells build nanofibrillar walls that are central to plant growth, morphogenesis and
mechanics. Starting from simple sugars, three groups of polysaccharides, namely, cellulose …

Plant architecture fundamentally differs from that of other multicellular organisms in that
individual cells serve as osmotic bricks, defined by the equilibrium between the internal …

Plant cell walls are dynamic structures that are synthesized by plants to provide durable
coverings for the delicate cells they encase. They are made of polysaccharides, proteins …

The perception and relay of cell-wall signals are critical for plants to regulate growth and
stress responses, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We found that the …

Because of their high level of diversity and complex evolutionary histories, most studies on
plant receptor-like kinase subfamilies have focused on their kinase domains. With the large …

Covering: Up to 2019 Phenolic cross-links and phenolic inter-unit linkages result from the
oxidative coupling of two hydroxycinnamates or two molecules of tyrosine. Free dimers of …

Mythology is replete with good and evil shapeshifters, who, by definition, display great
adaptability and assume many different forms—with several even turning themselves into …

Receptors form the crux for any biochemical signaling. Receptor-like kinases (RLKs) are
conserved protein kinases in eukaryotes that establish signaling circuits to transduce …

Plant cells are surrounded by a cell wall that provides shape and physically limits cell
expansion. To sense the environment and status of cell wall structures, plants have evolved …

Salt stress is a major environmental factor limiting plant growth and productivity. We recently
discovered an important new salt tolerance pathway, where the cell wall leucine-rich repeat …