Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialNature Plants @natplants.nature.com · 18/09/2026New Correspondence: "CRISPR beyond biology: building a sustainable innovation system" rdcu.be/vPZVgFHi4Jza 2126
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialJosé Dinneny @josedinneny.bsky.social · 02/06/2026So proud to share our latest publication @CellCellPress! Yue Rui reveals that the same enzyme that makes the wall, cellulose synthase complex (CESA), also tethers the plasma membrane to the wall during water-deficit stress, providing resilience. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… 810653
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialSjon Hartman @hartman-plantlab.com · 30/05/2026Dear #plantscience friends, we're looking to recruit a new colleague at @uni-freiburg.de @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social: a Professor in Plant Biotechnology. 🌱🧪 The @dompsfr.bsky.social community is truly fantastic. Interested? Please share far and wide and join us! uni-freiburg.de/en/job/00005...uni-freiburg.deUniversity of Freiburg 07785
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialmariebarberon.bsky.social @mariebarberon.bsky.social · 21/05/2026The RTS (Swiss TV) visited our lab and talked about our recent work on natural variation for suberin in the News yesterday evening! (In French)rts.chLes racines, un espoir pour l'adaptation des plantes face aux stress climatiques - 19h30 - Play RTSPlay RTS vous permet de visionner ou d'écouter de nombreuses émissions tv ou radio, quand et aussi souvent que vous le souhaitez. 04818
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialJian-Pu 韩 @jian-pu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026It’s FINALLY out! We investigated the natural variations for endodermal suberin and identified SUBER GENE1 (SBG1)- Type One Protein Phosphatases (TOPPs) as a novel module that regulates endodermal suberization. @mariebarberon.bsky.social rdcu.be/fgU6g #PlantSciencerdcu.beGWAS reveal SUBER GENE1-mediated suberization via type one phosphatasesNature Plants - A genetic screen across Arabidopsis accessions identifies SBG1 as a regulator of root abscisic acid response and endodermal suberin deposition via type 1 protein phosphatases,... 63818
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialIgnacio_Rubio-Somoza @ignaciorubiosomoza.bsky.social · 30/04/2026We are looking for a new Director @cragenomica.bsky.social to help us keep growing and making even cooler science, come join us!, Application details www.cragenomica.es/sites/defaul... please, help us spread the word!cragenomica.es 0615
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialAurélia Emonet @aemonet.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Happy to share the third chapter of my postdoctoral adventure at @mpipz.bsky.social ➡️doi.org/10.64898/2026.04.20.719616 We used C. chenopodiifolia's ability to produce explosive aerial fruit and non-explosive underground fruit to identify REVOLUTA's role in cell fate and wall patterning🌿💥 ⬇️🧵 67229
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialSebastian Soyk @sebastiansoyk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026🚨Job alert: We are looking for a #phd student to join us @unil.bsky.social to study the evolution & function of gene regulatory sequences in the context of crop domestication using genomics, genome editing and imaging 🌱🍅🧬. #plantscience #scijobs #plantscijobs. Apply here: tinyurl.com/3u73csma 04656
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialSchweizerischer Nationalfonds - Fonds National Suisse @snf-fns.ch · 22/04/2026🔬 Der Schweizerische Wissenschaftsrat (SWR) begleitet das BFI-System aus einer unabhängigen und langfristigen Perspektive. Seine Expertise ist zentral für die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Schweizer #Forschung. Deshalb lehnt der SNF die vorgeschlagene Auflösung des SWR ab. Mehr dazu ➡️ sohub.io/urox 011
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialRobert Hoffie @forscherrobert.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Wenn ihr mehr dazu wissen wollt, haben wir hier alles kompakt dazu aufgeschrieben, mit vielen weiterführenden Links. Wenn euch die Demeter-Kampagne begegnet, teilt gern diesen Artikel oder meinen Thread. 10/10 #GiveGenesAChance 💚oekoprog.orgNGT-Essentials: Alles Wichtige zu den Neuen Genomischen Techniken auf einen Blick - ÖkoProgAlle wichtigen Argumente, warum NGT in der Pflanzenzüchtung endlich möglich gemacht werden sollten. Kennzeichnung, Umwelt, Patente & mehr 27512
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialmariebarberon.bsky.social @mariebarberon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026The 7th International Symposium on Plant Apoplastic Diffusion Barriers (PADiBa2026) will be held in Lausanne, Switzerland from August 31th to September 3rd 2026. We now have a website: wp.unil.ch/padiba2026/ Registrations will open on April 1st. 43227
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialAri Pekka Mähönen @apmahonen.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Latest from our lab! Detailed and committed work by Jennifer combined with Hiro's special skills👌. Wonderful collaboration with @nikogeldner.bsky.social lab (Damien and Etienne) and @jalonsos.bsky.social 👇 0218
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialPM Delaux @pierremarcdelaux.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Very impressive work identifying novel BIK1 substrates (and immunity players) in Arabidopsis 🔽! www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comMotif-based substrate mapping of the receptor-like cytoplasmic kinase BIK1 reveals novel components and regulatory nodes of plant immunity - Nature PlantsCell surface receptors perceive immunogenic elicitors, triggering downstream signalling via receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases such as BIK1. Here the authors define and use the phosphorylation motif of... 03214
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Great GRC conference in the Swiss alps! www.grc.org/salt-and-wat...grc.org2026 Salt and Water Stress in Plants Conference GRCThe 2026 Gordon Research Conference on Salt and Water Stress in Plants will be held in Les Diablerets, Vaud (fr) Switzerland. Apply today to reserve your spot. 040
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialAsimov Press @asimovpress.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Read the full article & preview all pieces in Issue 09: www.asimov.press/p/natureasimov.pressHow Nature Became a 'Prestige' JournalSince launching in 1869, Nature has evolved from a periodical offering commentary on pigeons to the prestige journal in science. But how did Nature build its reputation, and can it last? 0126
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialMaddy Seale @maddyseale.bsky.social · 02/01/2026At the end of 2024 I did a chronological round up of all the #plantscience in @science.org that year. So how did 2025 pan out? This year, I’m grouping papers thematically instead of chronologically so read on to find out what exciting plant science came out over the last 12 months. (1/22) 37436
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Spot on 😄 wouldn’t go as deep as her in what it means about Germans’ inability to assess their mental/emotional state… I just think that it’s a nice illustration how honesty and social interactions can be awkward companions? And it’s sort of cute that Germans think it requires an actual answer! 210
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialjlawlab.bsky.social @jlawlab.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Have you ever wondered how new DNA methylation patterns are established? Paradigm shift ahead! We discovered a new mode of DNA methylation targeting in plants that relies on transcription factors and sequence motifs rather than chromatin modifications to regulate the methylome. rdcu.be/eQ6L5 1/8 25024
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 10/12/2025May their words reach politicians‘ ears… 0219
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 14/11/2025And it starts with forcing PhD students to finish after 3 years with a paper… 110
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Great opportunity for Early Career Researchers - Utrecht PhD Summer School 2026! eps.sites.uu.nleps.sites.uu.nlEPS Summer School | Universiteit UtrechtWe would like to invite you to join the PhD Summer School that has an attractive program with many expert speakers in the field of environmental signaling in plants. In addition to the invited speaker... 01415
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialUrsula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 10/11/2025Switzerland is joining Horizon Europe! We are uniting two research powerhouses. For cutting-edge innovation that will boost our energy security, digital transformation, health and so much more. Today is a good day for science, and for our EU-Switzerland partnership. 11595132
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 10/11/2025An equally unpopular and reasonable idea 😄 020
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Congratulations Heike! It’s an exciting project! 110
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 05/11/2025A really nice telling of the rise of Arabidopsis - mentioning so many of my heroes! We should be grateful for their vision and persistence. 1184
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialÁkos T Kovács @evolvedbiofilm.bsky.social · 04/11/2025This going to be a superb talk at #PMS2025, @hueihsuantsai.bsky.social (@unil.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social group) on localized glutamine leakage drives microbial colonization patterns on roots See their recent @science.org paper: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... 1141
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Congratulations to everyone! It’s a great story! 000
Reposted by @nikogeldner.bsky.socialSjors Scheres @sjorsscheres.bsky.social · 16/10/2025I just made an account and voted for this biology laboratory made of LEGO to "promote biological research and inspire more people into the world of biology". They need 10K votes. Reposting and/or voting below would be helpful. 🤗 beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...beta.ideas.lego.comBiological Laboratory | LEGO® IdeasThis is a two-floor realistic Biological Laboratory building. In this design, I try to tell stories about biologists, introduce biology concepts to general publ… 8223131
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 10/10/2025It is so pretty indeed 😊 I also can’t help myself to take yet another photo of this view each time I am there! 020
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Thank you AP - we are all very proud on how it turned out after so many years! 010
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Thanks Aman! It has become a really nice and complete story on the end! 010
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Thank you Ákos! The support and input of experienced researchers on root-microbe interactions over the years was invaluable for us. 010
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Thank you Stéphanie - we are so happy it's out! 010
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Thanks also to the great perspective on our article written by @katekozaeva.bsky.social and @jennbrophy.bsky.social and our team @fbm-unil.bsky.social and @unil.bsky.social for their communications ! 062
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Thanks to our reviewers who suggested experiments that we didn’t dare to do! In one of them, we demonstrated that the ability to use glutamine as an energy source is a great predictor of the altered bacterial synthetic community composition on mutant roots. 160
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025What is shown on the Science cover is a bacterial strain that turns on a fluorescent reporter in the presence of glutamine. This allowed us to visualize bacterial metabolic niche formation at the micrometer scale – a true metabolic microprobe! 140
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025We demonstrate how the use of specific bacterial mutants, unable to either sense or metabolize glutamine can be used to conclude on the nature and site of root exudate release at unmatched resolution. 130
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025This explains observed patterns of root colonization, but also defines what I call a “third path” of root exudate formation – transient vascular leakages - adding to the controlled secretory or transporter-mediated path and the uncontrolled release of cellular compounds during root cap shedding. 130
nikogeldner.bsky.social @nikogeldner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Importantly, glutamine leakage also occurs in wild-type roots – at places where the endodermal barrier has not yet formed, or is transiently broken at the site of emerging lateral roots! 130
