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 | Benjamin J. SpearsAssistant Professor, Butler University Verified email at butler.edu Cited by 202 |
Express yourself: Transcriptional regulation of plant innate immunity
The plant immune system is a complex network of components that function together to
sense the presence and activity of potential biotic threats, and integrate these signals into an …
sense the presence and activity of potential biotic threats, and integrate these signals into an …
Class I TCP transcription factor AtTCP8 modulates key brassinosteroid-responsive genes
The plant-specific TEOSINTE BRANCHED1/CYCLOIDEA/PROLIFERATING CELL FACTOR
(TCP) transcription factor family is most closely associated with regulating plant …
(TCP) transcription factor family is most closely associated with regulating plant …
[HTML][HTML] Arabidopsis TCP transcription factors interact with the SUMO conjugating machinery in nuclear foci
MJ Mazur, BJ Spears, A Djajasaputra… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
In Arabidopsis more than 400 proteins have been identified as SUMO targets, both in vivo
and in vitro. Among others, transcription factors (TFs) are common targets for SUMO …
and in vitro. Among others, transcription factors (TFs) are common targets for SUMO …
Constant vigilance: plant functions guarded by resistance proteins
Unlike animals, plants do not have an adaptive immune system and have instead evolved
sophisticated and multi‐layered innate immune mechanisms. To overcome plant immunity, …
sophisticated and multi‐layered innate immune mechanisms. To overcome plant immunity, …
[HTML][HTML] The bacterial type III-secreted protein AvrRps4 is a bipartite effector
Bacterial effector proteins secreted into host plant cells manipulate those cells to the benefit
of the pathogen, but effector-triggered immunity (ETI) occurs when effectors are recognized …
of the pathogen, but effector-triggered immunity (ETI) occurs when effectors are recognized …
[HTML][HTML] Opposing functions of the plant TOPLESS gene family during SNC1-mediated autoimmunity
Regulation of the plant immune system is important for controlling the specificity and amplitude
of responses to pathogens and in preventing growth-inhibiting autoimmunity that leads to …
of responses to pathogens and in preventing growth-inhibiting autoimmunity that leads to …
Direct Regulation of the EFR-Dependent Immune Response by Arabidopsis TCP Transcription Factors
One layer of the innate immune system allows plants to recognize pathogen-associated
molecular patterns (PAMPS), activating a defense response known as PAMP-triggered immunity …
molecular patterns (PAMPS), activating a defense response known as PAMP-triggered immunity …
The brassinosteroid‐responsive protein OCTOPUS is a novel regulator of Arabidopsis thaliana immune signaling
…, A Childers, R Mozal, CA Collins, BJ Spears - Plant …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Phloem is a critical tissue for transport of photosynthates and extracellular signals in vascular
plants. However, it also represents an ideal environment for pathogens seeking access to …
plants. However, it also represents an ideal environment for pathogens seeking access to …
The class I TCP transcription factor AtTCP8 is a modulator of phytohormone-responsive signaling networks
The plant-specific TEOSINTE BRANCHED1/ CYCLOIDEA/ PROLIFERATING CELL
FACTOR (TCP) transcription factor family is most closely associated with regulating plant …
FACTOR (TCP) transcription factor family is most closely associated with regulating plant …
[CITATION][C] An exploration of mechanisms for Arabidopsis TCP transcription factor activity at an interface of development and immunity
BJ Spears - 2018 - mospace.umsystem.edu
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The work presented in this dissertation aimed to characterize new functions and regulatory …
The work presented in this dissertation aimed to characterize new functions and regulatory …