Projects

MOLECULAR DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS OF POLLEN AND POLLEN-PISTIL INTERACTIONS IN CROP PLANTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420380

Molecular Biology of Pollen and Pollen-Pistil Interactions in Crop Plants Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 424420

The Function of a G-Domain Cysteine S-Acylation Switch in Signaling by Rop GTPases in Arabidopsis Trust (T)   Accession Number: 420322

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

A role for PHANTASTICA in medio-lateral regulation of adaxial domain development on tomato and tobacco leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zoulias, N., Koeing, D., Hamidi, A., Mccormick, S.M., Kim, M. 2011. A role for PHANTASTICA in medio-lateral regulation of adaxial domain development on tomato and tobacco leaves. Annals Of Botany. 109:407-418, 2012.

Overexpression of Arabidopsis thaliana PTEN caused accumulation of autophagic bodies in pollen tubes by disrupting phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate dynamics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., Li, S., Zhou, L., Fox, E., Pao, J., Sun, W., Zhou, C., Mccormick, S.M. 2011. Overexpression of Arabidopsis thaliana PTEN caused accumulation of autophagic bodies in pollen tubes by disrupting phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate dynamics. Plant Journal. 68:1081-1092.

Arabidopsis thaliana GEX1 has dual functions in gametophyte development and early embryogenesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alandete-Saez, M., Ron, M., Leiboff, S., Mccormick, S.M. 2011. Arabidopsis thaliana GEX1 has dual functions in gametophyte development and early embryogenesis. Plant Journal. 68:620-632.

The Anaphase-Promoting Complex is a dual integrator that regulates both microRNA-mediated transcriptional regulation of Cyclin B1 and degradation of Cyclin B1 during Arabidopsis male gametophyte development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, B., Chen, X., Mccormick, S.M. 2011. The Anaphase-Promoting Complex is a dual integrator that regulates both microRNA-mediated transcriptional regulation of Cyclin B1 and degradation of Cyclin B1 during Arabidopsis male gametophyte development. The Plant Cell. tpc.111.083980.

The Anaphase-Promoting Complex Is a Dual Integrator That Regulates Both MicroRNA-Mediated Transcriptional Regulation of Cyclin B1 and Degradation of Cyclin B1 during Arabidopsis Male Gametophyte Development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, B., Chen, X., Mccormick, S.M. 2011. The Anaphase-Promoting Complex Is a Dual Integrator That Regulates Both MicroRNA-Mediated Transcriptional Regulation of Cyclin B1 and Degradation of Cyclin B1 during Arabidopsis Male Gametophyte Development. The Plant Cell. 23: 1033-1046, doi: 10.1105/tpc.111.083980.

Proper regulation of a sperm-specific cis-nat-siRNA is essential for double fertilization in Arabidopsis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ron, M., Alandete-Saez, M., Williams, L.C., Fletcher, J.C., Mccormick, E.J. 2010. Proper regulation of a sperm-specific cis-nat-siRNA is essential for double fertilization in Arabidopsis. Genes and Development. 24(10):24: 1010-1021.

STIL, a peculiar molecule from styles, specifically dephosphorylates the pollen receptor kinase LePRK2 and stimulates pollen tube growth in vitro - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wengier, D., Mazzeklla, M., Salem, T., Mccormick, S.M., Muschietti, J. 2010. STIL, a peculiar molecule from styles, specifically dephosphorylates the pollen receptor kinase LePRK2 and stimulates pollen tube growth in vitro. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. Online 1471-2229/10/33.

Interdependence of endomembrane trafficking and actin dynamics during polarized growth of Arabidopsis pollen tubes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., He, J., Lee, D., Mccormick, S.M. 2010. Interdependence of endomembrane trafficking and actin dynamics during polarized growth of Arabidopsis pollen tubes. Plant Physiology. 152(4):2200.

Plant Systems Biology (editorial) - (Review Article)

Joyard, J., Mccormick, S.M. 2010. Plant Systems Biology (editorial). Plant Physiology. 152(2):401.

Abscisic acid (ABA) receptors: light at the end of the tunnel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Muschietti, J., Mccormick, S.M. 2010. Abscisic acid (ABA) receptors: light at the end of the tunnel. Faculty of 1000 Biology. 2:15 (doi: 10.3410/B2-15).

The Regulation of Vesicle Trafficking by Small GTPases and Phospholipids during Pollen Tube Growth - (Review Article)

Zhang, Y., Mccormick, S.M. 2009. The Regulation of Vesicle Trafficking by Small GTPases and Phospholipids during Pollen Tube Growth. Sexual Plant Reproduction. 497, DOI 10.1007/s00497-009-0118-z.

AGCVIII Kinases: at the crossroads of cellular signaling - (Review Article)

Zhang, Y., Mccormick, S.M. 2009. AGCVIII Kinases: at the crossroads of cellular signaling. Trends in Plant Science. 14(12):689-695.

A22316 Gametophyte and sporophyte (version 2.0) - (Review Article)

Boavida, L.C., Mccormick, S.M. 2010. A22316 Gametophyte and sporophyte (version 2.0). Encyclopedia of Life Sciences. DOI: 10.1002/9780470015902.a0002037.pub2

Gametophyte and Sporophyte - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boavida, L.C., Mccormick, S.M. 2010. Gametophyte and Sporophyte. Encyclopedia of Life Sciences. Online 1/15/2010. 10.1002/9780470015902.a0002038.pub2.

Gametogenesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guan, Y., Boavida, L.C., Mccormick, S.M. 2010. Gametogenesis. Encyclopedia for Life Sciences. Online 1/15/2010. DOI: 10.1002/9780470015902.a0002037.pub2.

A Collection of Ds Insertional Mutants Associated With Defects in Male Gametophyte Development and Function in Arabidopsis thaliana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boavida, L.C., Shuai, B., Yu, H., Pagnussat, G., Sundaresan, V., McCormick, S.M. 2009. A Collection of Ds Insertional Mutants Affecting Male Gametophyte Development and Function in Arabidopsis thaliana. Genetics. 181:1369-1385.

Two Arabidopsis AGC kinases are critical for the polarized growth of pollen tubes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., He, J., McCormick, S.M. 2009. Two Arabidopsis AGC kinases are critical for the polarized growth of pollen tubes. Plant Journal. 58(3)474:484.

Truncation of a Protein Disulfide Isomerase, PDIL2-1, Delays Embryo Sac Maturation and Disrupts Pollen Tube Guidance in Arabidopsis thaliana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, H., Boavida, L.C., Ron, M., McCormick, S.M. 2008. Truncation of a Protein Disulfide Isomerase, PDIL2-1, Delays Embryo Sac Maturation and Disrupts Pollen Tube Guidance in Arabidopsis thaliana. The Plant Cell. 20:3300-3311.

EXPORTIN1 Genes are Essential for Development and Function of the Gametophytes in Arabidopsis thaliana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blanvillain, R., Boavida, L., McCormick, S.M., Ow, D.W. 2008. EXPORTIN1 Genes are Essential for Development and Function of the Gametophytes in Arabidopsis thaliana. Genetics. 180(3):1493-1500. Epub 2008 Sep 14.

Comparative Transcriptomics of Arabidopsis thaliana Sperm Cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Borges, F., Gomes, G., Gardner, R., Moreno, N., McCormick, S.M., Feijo, J., Becker, J. 2008. Comparative Transcriptomics of Arabidopsis thaliana Sperm Cells. Plant Physiology. 10.1104/pp.108.125229.

The Pollen Receptor Kinase LePRK2 Mediates Growth-Promoting Signals and Positively Regulates Pollen Germination and Tube Growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, D., Wengier, D., Shuai, B., Gui, C., Muschietti, J., McCormick, S.M., Tang, W. 2008. The Pollen Receptor Kinase LePRK2 Mediates Growth-Promoting Signals and Positively Regulates Pollen Germination and Tube Growth. Plant Physiology. 148:1368-1379.

PROCERA encodes a DELLA protein that mediates control of dissected leaf form in tomato - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jasinski, S., Tattersall, A., Piazza, P., Hay, A., Martinez-Garcia, J.F., Schmitz, G., Theres, K., McCormick, S.M., Tsiantis, M. 2008. PROCERA encodes a DELLA protein that mediates control of dissected leaf form in tomato. Plant Journal. "Postprint"; doi: 10.1111/j.1365-313X.2008.03628.x

GEX3, Expressed in the Male Gametophyte and in the Egg Cell of Arabidopsis thaliana, Is Essential for Micropylar Pollen Tube Guidance and Plays a Role during Early Embryogenesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alandete-Saez, M., Ron, M., McCormick, S.M. 2008. GEX3, Expressed in the Male Gametophyte and in the Egg Cell of Arabidopsis thaliana, Is Essential for Micropylar Pollen Tube Guidance and Plays a Role during Early Embryogenesis. Molecular Plant. 1(4):586-598.

Regulation of pollen tube polarity: Feedback loops rule - (Proceedings)

Zhang, Y., McCormick, S.M. 2008. Regulation of pollen tube polarity: Feedback loops rule. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 3(5)345-347.

A distinct mechanism regulating a pollen-specific guanine nucleotide exchange factor for the small GTPase Rop in Arabidopsis thaliana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., McCormick, S.M. 2007. A distinct mechanism regulating a pollen-specific guanine nucleotide exchange factor for the small GTPase Rop in Arabidopsis thaliana. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 104:18830-18835.

A distinct mechanism regulating a pollen-specific guanine nucleotide exchange factor for the small GTPase Rop in Arabidopsis thaliana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., McCormick, S.M. 2007. A distinct mechanism regulating a pollen-specific guanine nucleotide exchange factor for the small GTPase Rop in Arabidopsis thaliana. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 104(47):18830-18835.

The FERONIA Receptor-like Kinase Mediates Male-Female Interactions During Pollen Tube Reception - (Review Article)

McCormick, S.M. 2007. The FERONIA Receptor-like Kinase Mediates Male-Female Interactions During Pollen Tube Reception. Science Magazine. 317(5838):606-607.

Temperature as a determinant factor for increased and reproducible in vitro pollen germination in Arabidopsis thaliana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boavida, L.C., McCormick, S.M. 2007. Temperature as a determinant factor for increased and reproducible in vitro pollen germination in Arabidopsis thaliana. Plant Journal. 52(3):570-582.

Seed to Seed, The Secret Life of Plants - (Review Article)

McCormick, S.M. 2007. Seed to Seed, The Secret Life of Plants. Bioessays. 29(5):504-505.

EST GENERATION AND ANALYSES TOWARDS IDENTIFYING FEMALE GAMETOPHYTE-SPECIFIC GENES IN ZEA MAYS L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, H., Kaur, N., Kiriakopolos, S., McCormick, S.M. 2006. EST generation and analyses towards identifying female gametophyte-specific genes in Zea mays L. Planta. p. 1432-2048.

GREEN SPERM: IDENTIFICATION OF MALE GAMETE PROMOTERS IN ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Engel, M.L., Holmes-Davis, R.A., McCormick, S. 2005. Green Sperm: Identification of Male Gamete Promoters in Arabidopsis thaliana. Plant Physiology. 138:2124-2133.

IS THERE MORE THAN ONE WAY TO ATTRACT A POLLEN TUBE? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McCormick, S., Yang, H. 2005. Is there more than one way to attract a pollen tube? Trends in Plant Science. 10(6):260-263.

PROTEOME MAPPING OF MATURE POLLEN OF ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holmes-Davis, R.A., Tanaka, C.K., Vensel, W.H., Hurkman, W.J., McCormick, S. 2005. Proteome mapping of mature pollen of Arabidopsis thaliana. Proteomics. 5(18):4864-84.

KINASE PARTNER PROTEIN INTERACTS WITH THE LEPRK1 AND LEPRK2 RECEPTOR KINASES AND PLAYS A ROLE IN POLARIZED POLLEN TUBE GROWTH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kaothien, P., Ok, S., Bin, S., Wengier, D., Cotter, R., Kelley, D., Kiriakopolos, S., Muschietti, J., McCormick S. 2005. Kinase partner protein interacts with the LePRK1 and LePRK2 receptor kinases and plays a role in polarized pollen tube growth. Plant Journal. 42(4):492-503.

PROGRESSION THROUGH MEIOSIS I AND MEIOSIS II IN ARABIDOPSIS ANTHERS IS REGULATED BY AN A-TYPE CYCLIN PREDOMINATELY EXPRESSED IN PROPHASE I - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, Y., Magnard, J., McCormick, S., Yang, M. 2004. Progression through Meiosis I and Meiosis II in Arabidopsis Anthers is Regulated by an A-type Cyclin Predominately Expressed in Prophase I. Plant Physiology 136:4127-4135.

ANTISENSE PHENOTYPES REVEAL A ROLE FOR SHY, A POLLEN-SPECIFIC LEUCINE-RICH REPEAT PROTEIN, IN POLLEN TUBE GROWTH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guyon, V., Tang, W., Monti, M., Raiola, A., Lorenzo, G., McCormick, S., Taylor, L. 2004. Antisense phenotypes reveal a role for SHY, a pollen-specific leucine-rich repeat protein, in pollen tube growth. Plant Journal, 39(4):643-54.

A COMPENDIUM OF METHODS USEFUL FOR CHARACTERIZING ARABIDOPSIS POLLEN MUTANTS AND GAMETOPHYTICALLY-EXPRESSED GENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnson-Brousseau, S., McCormick, S.. 2004. A compendium of methods useful for characterizing Arabidopsis pollen mutants and gametophytically-expressed genes. Plant Journal, 39(5):761-775.

LESTIG1, AN EXTRACELLULAR BINDING PARTNER FOR THE POLLEN RECEPTOR KINASES LEPRK1 AND LEPRK2, PROMOTES POLLEN TUBE GROWTH IN VITRO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tang, W., Kelley, D., Ezcurra, I., McCormick, S. 2004. LeSTIG1, an extracellular binding partner for the pollen receptor kinases LePRK1 and LePRK2, promotes pollen tube growth in vitro. Plant Journal, 39(3):343-53.

CONTROL OF MALE GAMETOPHYTE DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McCormick, S. 2004. Control of male gametophyte development. The Plant Cell, 16:S142-S153.

WRITING: THE CLEAR CHOICE - (Review Article)

MCCORMICK, S.M. WRITING: THE CLEAR CHOICE. NATURE. 2003. v. 424:6945, p.128.

REDUCED LEAF COMPLEXITY IN TOMATO WIRY MUTANTS SUGGESTS A ROLE FOR PHAN AND KNOX GENES IN GENERATING COMPOUND LEAVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

MINSUNG, K., PHAM, T., HAMIDI, A., MCCORMICK, S.M., KUZOFF, R.K., SINHA, N. REDUCED LEAF COMPLEXITY IN TOMATO WIRY MUTANTS SUGGESTS A ROLE FOR PHAN AND KNOX GENES IN GENERATING COMPOUND LEAVES. DEVELOPMENT. 2003. 130:4405-4415.

THE EXPRESSION DOMAIN OF PHANTASTICA DETERMINES LEAFLET PLACEMENT IN COMPOUND LEAVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, M., MCCORMICK, S.M., TIMMERMANS, M., SINHA, N. THE EXPRESSION DOMAIN OF PHANTASTICA DETERMINES LEAFLET PLACEMENT IN COMPOUND LEAVES. NATURE. 2003. 424:438-443 (24 July 2003).

THE RECEPTOR KINASES LEPRK1 AND LEPRK2 ASSOCIATE IN POLLEN AND WHEN EXPRESSED IN YEAST, BUT DISSOCIATE IN THE PRESENCE OF STYLE EXTRACT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WENGIER, D., VALSECCHI, I., CABANAS, M., TANG, W., MCCORMICK, S.M. THE RECEPTOR KINASES LEPRK1 AND LEPRK2 ASSOCIATE IN POLLEN AND WHEN EXPRESSED IN YEAST, BUT DISSOCIATE IN THE PRESENCE OF STYLE EXTRACT. 2003. PROC NATL ACAD SCI. 100:6860-5.

SPERM CELLS OF ZEA MAYS HAVE A COMPLEX COMPLEMENT OF MRNAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ENGEL, M., CHABOUD, A., DUMAS, C., MCCORMICK, S.M. SPERM CELLS OF ZEA MAYS HAVE A COMPLEX COMPLEMENT OF MRNAS. PLANT JOURNAL. 2003. 34:697-707.

A CYSTEINE-RICH EXTRACELLULAR PROTEIN, LAT52, INTERACTS WITH THE EXTRACVELLULAR DOMAIN OF THE POLLEN RECEPTOR KINASE LEPRK2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

TANG, W., EZCURRA, I., MUSCHIETTI, J., MCCORMICK, S.M. A CYSTEINE-RICH EXTRACELLULAR PROTEIN, LAT52, INTERACTS WITH THE EXTRACVELLULAR DOMAIN OF THE POLLEN RECEPTOR KINASE LEPRK2. THE PLANT CELL. 2002. 14:2277-2287.

THE ARABIDPOSIS THALIANA MEI1 GENE LIKELY ENCODES A PROTEIN WITH BRCT DOMAINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Feb-02)

THE ARABIDOPSIS GENE TARDY ASYNCHRONOUS MEIOSIS IS REQUIRED FOR THE NORMAL PACE AND SYNCHRONY OF CELL DIVISION DURING MALE MEIOSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Nov-01)

NEW POLLEN-SPECIFIC RECEPTOR KINASES IDENTIFIED IN TOMATO, MAIZE AND ARABIDOPSIS: THE TOMATO KINASES SHOW OVERLAPPING BUT DISTINCT LOCALIZATOIN PATTERNS ON POLLEN TUBES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, H., COTTER, R., JOHNSON, S., SENDA, M., DODDS, P., KULIKAUSKAS, R., TANG, W., EZCURRA, I., HERZMARK, P., MCCORMICK, S.M. NEW POLLEN-SPECIFIC RECEPTOR KINASES IDENTIFIED IN TOMATO, MAIZE AND ARABIDOPSIS: THE TOMATO KINASES SHOW OVERLAPPING BUT DISTINCT LOCALIZATOIN PATTERNS ON POLLEN TUBES. PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. 2002. 33:12:1641-1650.

A LARGE FAMILY OF GENES THAT SHARE HOMOLOGY WITH CLAVATA3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Jul-01)

GAMETOGENESIS - (Other) - (01-Jun-01)

GAMETOPHYTE AND SPOROPHYTE - (Other) - (01-Jun-01)

POLLEN GERMINATES PRECOCIOUSLY IN THE ANTHERS OF RARING-TO-GO, AN ARABIDOPSIS GAMETOPHYTIC MUTANT - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Jun-01)

A LEUCINE-RICH REPEAT REGION IS CONSERVED IN POLLEN EXTENSIN-LIKE (PEX) PROTEINS IN MONOCOTS AND DICOTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-May-01)

REPRODUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT - (Book / Chapter)

BEWLEY, J., MCCORMICK, S.M., ZAMBRYSKI, P., HEMPEL, F.D. Reproductive Development. 2000.

ANALYSIS OF MRNA STABILITIES DURING POLLEN DEVELOPMENT AND IN BY2 CELLS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Oct-99)

EXTENSIN CHIMERAS IN THE POLLEN EXTRACELLULAR MATRIS: POSSIBLE ROLES IN CELL-CELL COMMUNICATION - (Book / Chapter) - (01-Jun-99)

POLLEN TUBE LOCALIZATION IMPLIES A ROLE IN POLLEN-PISTIL INTERACTIONS FOR THE TOMATO RECEPTOR-LIKE PROTEIN KINASES LEPRK1 AND LEPRK2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Mar-98)

SELF-INCOMPATIBILITY AND OTHER POLLEN-PISTIL INTERACTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Feb-98)

A STRONG INHIBITOR OF GENE EXPRESSION IN THE 5' UNTRANSLATED REGION OF THE POLLEN-SPECIFIC LAT59 GENE OF TOMATO - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Nov-97)

IDENTIFICATION OF TOBACCO AND ARABIDOPSIS HOMOLOGUES OF THE POLLEN-EXPRESSED LAT59 GENE OF TOMATO - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Jul-97)

A 610 KB YAC CLONE HARBORS 7 CM OF TOMATO (LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM) DNA THAT INCLUDES THE MALE STERILE 14 GENE AND A HOTSPOT FOR RECOMBINATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gorman, S.W., Banasiak, D., Fairley, C., McCormick, S.M. 1996. A 610 kb yac clone harbors 7 cm of tomato (lycopersicon esculentum) dna that includes the male sterile 14 gene and a hotspot for recombination. Molecular Genetics and Genomics 251:52-59.