Plant Sciences and the Bioeconomy

TitlePlant Sciences and the Bioeconomy
TypeScience Department
InstituteRothamsted Research
HeadFreddie Theodoulou
Executive AssistantSue Steele

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Plant sphingolipids: function follows form

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Markham, J. E., Lynch, D. V., Napier, J. A., Dunn, T. M. and Cahoon, E. B. 2013. Plant sphingolipids: function follows form. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 16, pp. 350-357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2013.02.009

RNA interference suppression of genes in glycosyl transferase families 43 and 47 in wheat starchy endosperm causes large decreases in arabinoxylan content

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Lovegrove, A., Wilkinson, M. D., Freeman, J., Pellny, T. K., Tosi, P., Saulnier, L., Shewry, P. R. and Mitchell, R. A. C. 2013. RNA interference suppression of genes in glycosyl transferase families 43 and 47 in wheat starchy endosperm causes large decreases in arabinoxylan content. Plant Physiology. 163, pp. 95-107. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.113.222653

Investigating the beneficial traits of Trichoderma hamatum GD12 for sustainable agriculture - insights from genomics

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Studholme, D. J., Harris, B., Le Cocq, K., Winsbury, R., Perera, V., Ryder, L., Ward, J. L., Beale, M. H., Thornton, C. R. and Grant, M. 2013. Investigating the beneficial traits of Trichoderma hamatum GD12 for sustainable agriculture - insights from genomics. Frontiers in Plant Science. 4, p. 258 (13pp). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2013.00258

13C-flux spectral analysis of host-pathogen metabolism reveals a mixed diet for intracellular Mycobacterium tuberculosis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Beste, D. J. V., Noh, K., Niedenfuhr, S., Mendum, T. A., Hawkins, N. D., Ward, J. L., Beale, M. H., Wiechert, W. and Mcfadden, J. 2013. 13C-flux spectral analysis of host-pathogen metabolism reveals a mixed diet for intracellular Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Chemistry and Biology. 20 (8), pp. 1012-1021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chembiol.2013.06.012

The SUGAR-DEPENDENT1 lipase limits triacyglycerol accumulation in vegetative tissues of Arabidopsis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Kelly, A. A., Van-Erp, H., Quettier, A-L., Shaw, E., Menard, G. N., Kurup, S. and Eastmond, P. J. 2013. The SUGAR-DEPENDENT1 lipase limits triacyglycerol accumulation in vegetative tissues of Arabidopsis. Plant Physiology. 162, pp. 1282-1289. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.113.219840

Using Arabidopsis to study shoot branching in biomass willow

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ward, S. P., Salmon, J., Hanley, S. J., Karp, A. and Leyser, O. 2013. Using Arabidopsis to study shoot branching in biomass willow. Plant Physiology. 162 (June), pp. 800-811. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.113.218461

Involvement of Arabidopsis ACYL-COENZYME A DESATURASE-LIKE2 (At2g31360) in the biosynthesis of the very-long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid components of membrane lipids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Smith, M. A., Dauk, M., Ramadan, H., Yang, H., Seamons, L. E., Haslam, R. P., Beaudoin, F., Ramirez-Erosa, I. and Forseille, L. 2013. Involvement of Arabidopsis ACYL-COENZYME A DESATURASE-LIKE2 (At2g31360) in the biosynthesis of the very-long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid components of membrane lipids. Plant Physiology. 161, pp. 81-96. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.112.202325

Reconstitution of EPA and DHA biosynthesis in Arabidopsis: iterative metabolic engineering for the synthesis of n-3 LC-PUFAs in transgenic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ruiz-Lopez, N., Haslam, R. P., Usher, S. L., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2013. Reconstitution of EPA and DHA biosynthesis in Arabidopsis: iterative metabolic engineering for the synthesis of n-3 LC-PUFAs in transgenic plants. Metabolic Engineering. 17, pp. 30-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymben.2013.03.001

The Arabidopsis cer26 mutant, like the cer2 mutant, is specifically affected in the very long chain fatty acid elongation process

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pascal, S., Bernard, A., Sorel, M., Pervent, M., Vile, D., Haslam, R. P., Napier, J. A., Lessire, R., Domergue, F. and Joubes, J. 2013. The Arabidopsis cer26 mutant, like the cer2 mutant, is specifically affected in the very long chain fatty acid elongation process. The Plant Journal. 73 (5), pp. 733-746. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.12060

Identification of a cytochrome b5-fusion desaturase responsible for the synthesis of triunsaturated sphingolipid long chain bases in the marine diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Michaelson, L. V., Markham, J. E., Zaeuner, S., Matsumoto, M., Chen, M., Cahoon, E. B. and Napier, J. A. 2013. Identification of a cytochrome b5-fusion desaturase responsible for the synthesis of triunsaturated sphingolipid long chain bases in the marine diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana. Phytochemistry. 90, pp. 50-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2013.02.010

Metabolomic and elemental profiling of melon fruit quality as affected by genotype and environment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Bernillon, S., Biais, B., Deborde, C., Maucourt, M., Cabasson, C., Gibon, Y., Hansen, T. H., Husted, S., De Vos, R. C. H., Mumm, R., Jonker, H., Ward, J. L., Miller, S. J., Baker, J. M., Burger, J., Tadmor, Y., Beale, M. H., Schjoerring, J. K., Schaffer, A. A., Rolin, D., Hall, R. D. and Moing, A. 2013. Metabolomic and elemental profiling of melon fruit quality as affected by genotype and environment. Metabolomics. 9, pp. 57-77. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11306-012-0429-1

The Arabidopsis F-box/Kelch-repeat protein At2g44130 is upregulated in giant cells and promotes nematode susceptibility

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Curtis, R. H. C., Pankaj, Powers, S. J., Napier, J. A. and Matthes, M. C. 2013. The Arabidopsis F-box/Kelch-repeat protein At2g44130 is upregulated in giant cells and promotes nematode susceptibility. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions - MPMI. 26, pp. 36-43. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-05-12-0135-FI

The presence of two different target-site resistance mechanisms in individual plants of Alopecurus myosuroides Huds., identified using a quick molcular test for the characterisation of six ALS and seven ACCase SNPs

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Marshall, R., Hanley, S. J., Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2013. The presence of two different target-site resistance mechanisms in individual plants of Alopecurus myosuroides Huds., identified using a quick molcular test for the characterisation of six ALS and seven ACCase SNPs. Pest Management Science. 69 (6), pp. 727-737. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3429

Exploring the metabolome of cereal infecting fusaria

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Hammond-Kosack, K. E., Lowe, R. G. T., Canning, G., Urban, M., Beale, M. H. and Ward, J. L. 2013. Exploring the metabolome of cereal infecting fusaria. Abstracts 27th Fungal Genetics Conference, Asilomar, 12-17 March 2013 . pp. 21

Getting an even break

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Theodoulou, F. L. 2013. Getting an even break. Biochemist. 35(3), p. 3.

Floral monsters and murderous mirror images

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Theodoulou, F. L. 2013. Floral monsters and murderous mirror images. Biochemist. 35(2), p. 3.

Peroxisome membrane proteins: multiple trafficking routes and multiple functions?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Theodoulou, F. L., Bernhardt, K., Linka, N. and Baker, A. 2013. Peroxisome membrane proteins: multiple trafficking routes and multiple functions? Biochemical Journal. 451, pp. 345-352. https://doi.org/10.1042/BJ20130078

Natural variation in grain composition of wheat and related cereals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Shewry, P. R., Hawkesford, M. J., Piironen, V., Lampi, A-M., Gebruers, K., Boros, D., Andresson, A. A. M., Aman, P., Rakszegi, M., Bedo, Z. and Ward, J. L. 2013. Natural variation in grain composition of wheat and related cereals. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - JAFC. 61, pp. 8295-8303. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf3054092

Differential defence response due to jasmonate seed treatment in cowpea and tomato against root-knot and potato cyst nematodes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pankaj, Muttucumaru, N., Powers, S. J., Gaur, H. S., Kurup, S. and Curtis, R. H. C. 2013. Differential defence response due to jasmonate seed treatment in cowpea and tomato against root-knot and potato cyst nematodes. Nematology. 15, pp. 15-21. https://doi.org/10.1163/156854112X641754

Suppression of the SUGAR-DEPENDENT1 triacylglycerol lipase family during seed development enhances oil yield in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Kelly, A. A., Shaw, E., Powers, S. J., Kurup, S. and Eastmond, P. J. 2013. Suppression of the SUGAR-DEPENDENT1 triacylglycerol lipase family during seed development enhances oil yield in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.). Plant Biotechnology Journal. 11 (3), pp. 355-361. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12021

The modification of plant oil composition via metabolic engineering - better nutrition by design

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Haslam, R. P., Ruiz-Lopez, N., Eastmond, P. J., Moloney, M., Sayanova, O. V. and Napier, J. A. 2013. The modification of plant oil composition via metabolic engineering - better nutrition by design. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 11 (2), pp. 157-168. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12012

Diversity of sequences encoded by the Gsp-1 genes in wheat and other grass species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Wilkinson, M. D., Castells-Brooke, N. I. D. and Shewry, P. R. 2013. Diversity of sequences encoded by the Gsp-1 genes in wheat and other grass species. Journal of Cereal Science. 57, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2012.09.005

The impact agenda: when Gladstone met Faraday

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Theodoulou, F. L. 2013. The impact agenda: when Gladstone met Faraday. Biochemist. 35(1), p. 3.

Molecular characterization of the fatty alcohol oxidation pathway for wax-ester mobilization in germinated jojoba seeds

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Rajangam, A. S., Gidda, S. K., Craddock, C., Mullen, R. T., Dyer, J. M. and Eastmond, P. J. 2013. Molecular characterization of the fatty alcohol oxidation pathway for wax-ester mobilization in germinated jojoba seeds. Plant Physiology. 161, pp. 72-80. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.112.208264

Aphid-induced accumulation of trehalose in Arabidopsis thaliana is systemic and dependent upon aphid density

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hodge, S., Ward, J. L., Beale, M. H., Bennett, M., Mansfield, J. W. and Powell, G. 2013. Aphid-induced accumulation of trehalose in Arabidopsis thaliana is systemic and dependent upon aphid density. Planta. 237, pp. 1057-1064. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-012-1826-4

Intrinsic acyl-CoA thioesterase activity of a peroxisomal ATP binding cassette transporter is required for transport and metabolism of fatty acids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
De Marcos Lousa, C., Van Roermund, C. W. T., Postis, V. L. G., Dietrich, D., Kerr, I. D., Wanders, R. J. A., Baldwin, S. A., Baker, A. and Theodoulou, F. L. 2013. Intrinsic acyl-CoA thioesterase activity of a peroxisomal ATP binding cassette transporter is required for transport and metabolism of fatty acids. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 110, pp. 1279-1284. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1218034110

A SNaPshot assay for the rapid and simple detection of known point mutations conferring resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides in Lolium spp.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Reverte, R. A., Hanley, S. J., Kaundun, S. S., Karp, A. and Moss, S. R. 2013. A SNaPshot assay for the rapid and simple detection of known point mutations conferring resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides in Lolium spp. Weed Research. 53 (1), pp. 12-20. https://doi.org/10.1111/wre.12002

Contents of dietary fibre components and their relation to associated bioactive components in whole grain wheat samples from the HEALTHGRAIN diversity screen

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Andersson, A. A. M., Andersson, R., Piironen, V., Lampi, A-M., Nystrom, L., Boros, D., Fras, A., Gebruers, K., Courtin, C. M., Delcour, J. A., Rakszegi, M., Bedo, Z., Ward, J. L., Shewry, P. R. and Aman, P. 2013. Contents of dietary fibre components and their relation to associated bioactive components in whole grain wheat samples from the HEALTHGRAIN diversity screen. Food Chemistry. 136 (3-4), pp. 1243-1248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.09.074

Delta 6 Desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent US 8329993 B2)

H1 - Patents granted
Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Delta 6 Desaturases From Primulaceae, Expressing Plants And Pufa-containing Oils (Patent US 8329993 B2). US 8329993 B2

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 8273958 B2)

H1 - Patents granted
Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 8273958 B2) . US 8273958 B2

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 8258371 B2)

H1 - Patents granted
Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 8258371 B2) . US 8258371 B2

Semiochemical (Patent US 8221736 B2)

H1 - Patents granted
Hick, J. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2012. Semiochemical (Patent US 8221736 B2). US 8221736 B2

Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent EP 2454278 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for
Bauer, J., Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent EP 2454278 A1). EP 2454278 A1

Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent US 2012/0124705 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for
Napier, J. A., Bauer , J. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Novel Fatty Acid Desaturases And Elongases And Uses Thereof (Patent US 2012/0124705 A1). US 2012/0124705 A1

Novel Fatty Acid Elongation Components And Uses Thereof (Patent US 2012/0084889 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for
Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Beaudoin, F. 2012. Novel Fatty Acid Elongation Components And Uses Thereof (Patent US 2012/0084889 A1) . US 2012/0084889 A1

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent EP 1937805 B1)

H1 - Patents granted
Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent EP 1937805 B1). EP 1937805 B1

Elongase And Uses Thereof (Patent US 8119861 B2)

H1 - Patents granted
Napier, J. A., Sayanova, O. V. and Venegas, C. M. 2012. Elongase And Uses Thereof (Patent US 8119861 B2) . US 8119861 B2

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 2012/0017332 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for
Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 2012/0017332 A1) . US 2012/0017332 A1

Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 2012/0011618 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for
Napier, J. A. and Sayanova, O. V. 2012. Process For The Production Of Arachidonic Acid And/or Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Patent US 2012/0011618 A1) . US 2012/0011618 A1

Draft genome sequence of the Coccolithovirus Emiliania huxleyi virus 202

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Nissimov, J. I., Worthy, C. A., Rooks, P., Napier, J. A., Kimmance, S. A., Henn, M. R., Ogata, H. and Allen, M. J. 2012. Draft genome sequence of the Coccolithovirus Emiliania huxleyi virus 202. Journal of Virology. 86 (4), pp. 2380-2381. https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.06863-11