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Kinesin-12 POK2 polarization is a prerequisite for a fully functional division site and aids cell plate positioning - Nature Communications Livanos et al. provide mechanistic insight into the recruitment and maintenance of kinesin-12 POK2, a central component of the division site in plants that is required for cell plate positioning durin...

Happy to see this story out in @natcomms.nature.com. 🎊🎉 A tiny leftover from my PhD finally out in the world — thanks to Pantelis for pushing it across the finish line :)

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Finding balance: How plants achieve signal specificity in stomatal development and defense | Plantae Plants need to develop and grow within their environment whilst defending themselves against potential external threats. There are limited resources for these energy-intensive processes and so cross…

Plant Science Research Weekly -- Finding balance: how plants achieve signal specificity in stomatal development and defense (Science Advances) @keikoutorii.bsky.social @arvidhema.bsky.social (Summary by Kes Maio) plantae.org/finding-bala...

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Researchers Find Hidden Link Between Plants’ Growth and Immunity Biologists have uncovered a surprising connection between the way plants grow and how they defend themselves against pathogens and infections.

A new study by biologists at UT Austin & Texas A&M, in collaboration with scientists in Japan, shows how plants balance growth and defense — offering insights for stronger, more resilient crops.

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It is finally out and made the cover of Science Advances! During my last postdoc, we used a small chemical, kC9, to reveal the signal specificity boundary between development and immunity—a fascinating discovery and a glorious ending to my time there 🎉 Check it out:
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