Scholars@UK
Biomolecular condensates—Prerequisites for anhydrobiosis?
Elder, C. A., Skaggs, H. M., Dirk, L. M. A., Grimm, D. F., Belott, C. J., Wolkers, W. F., Oldenhof, H., Uversky, V. N., Downie, A. B. & Menze, M. A., Jul 2025, In: Protein Science. 34, 7, e70192.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Hempseed cell wall polysaccharides are dominated by linear xylans and cellulose: Comprehensive structural profiling of ten cultivars of industrial hemp, Cannabis sativa L.
Pandeya, P. R., Black, I. M., Karlen, S. D., Heiss, C., Tseng, Y. C., Downie, A. B., Azadi, P. & Schendel, R. R., Aug 1 2025, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 361, 123635.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
ZmDREB1A Regulates myo-Inositol-1-phosphate Synthase 2 Controlling Maize Germination at Low Temperatures
Li, D., Zhang, C., Dong, Z., Yang, L., Wang, H., Wang, X., Dirk, L. M. A., Downie, A. B. & Zhao, T., Apr 2 2025, In: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 73, 13, p. 7562-7573 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Natural variation of CT2 affects the embryo/kernel weight ratio in maize
Zhang, Y., Zhen, S., Zhang, C., Zhang, J., Shangguan, X., Lu, J., Wu, Q., Dirk, L. M. A., Downie, A. B., Wang, G., Zhao, T. & Fu, J., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Genetics and Genomics. 52, 3, p. 432-440 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Dehydrin Client Proteins Identified Using Phage Display Affinity Selected Libraries Processed With Paired-End Phage Sequencing
Unêda-Trevisoli, S. H., Dirk, L. M. A., Pereira, F. E. C. B., Chakrabarti, M., Hao, G., Campbell, J. M., Nayakwadi, S. D. B., Morrison, A., Joshi, S., Perry, S. E., Sharma, V., Mensah, C., Willard, B., de Lorenzo, L., Afroza, B., Hunt, A. G., Kawashima, T., Vaillancourt, L., Pinheiro, D. G. & Downie, A. B., Dec 2024, In: Molecular and Cellular Proteomics. 23, 12, 100867.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Raffinose catabolism enhances maize waterlogging tolerance by stimulating adventitious root growth and development
Yan, D., Gao, Y., Zhang, Y., Li, D., Dirk, L. M. A., Bruce Downie, A. & Zhao, T., Sep 27 2024, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 75, 18, p. 5955-5970 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Maize PIMT2 repairs damaged 3-METHYLCROTONYL COA CARBOXYLASE in mitochondria, affecting seed vigor
Zhang, Y., Song, X., Zhang, W., Liu, F., Wang, C., Liu, Y., Dirk, L. M. A., Downie, A. B. & Zhao, T., Jul 2023, In: Plant Journal. 115, 1, p. 220-235 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Raffinose positively regulates maize drought tolerance by reducing leaf transpiration
Liu, Y., Li, T., Zhang, C., Zhang, W., Deng, N., Dirk, L. M. A., Downie, A. B. & Zhao, T., Apr 2023, In: Plant Journal. 114, 1, p. 55-67 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Alterations in Carbohydrate Quantities in Freeze-Dried, Relative to Fresh or Frozen Maize Leaf Disks
Dirk, L. M. A., Zhao, T., May, J., Li, T., Han, Q., Zhang, Y., Sahib, M. R. & Downie, A. B., Jan 2023, In: Biomolecules. 13, 1, 148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
ZmAGA1 Hydrolyzes RFOs Late during the Lag Phase of Seed Germination, Shifting Sugar Metabolism toward Seed Germination over Seed Aging Tolerance
Zhang, Y., Li, D., Dirk, L. M. A., Downie, A. B. & Zhao, T., Oct 6 2021, In: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 69, 39, p. 11606-11615 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Proximate composition of enhanced DGAT high oil, high protein soybeans
AL-Amery, M., Downie, B., DeBolt, S., Crocker, M., Urschel, K., Goff, B., Teets, N., Gollihue, J. & Hildebrand, D., Sep 2019, In: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 21, 101303.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A gel diffusion assay for quantification of pectin methylesterase activity
Downie, B., Dirk, L. M. A., Hadfield, K. A., Wilkins, T. A., Bennett, A. B. & Bradford, K. J., Nov 15 1998, In: Analytical Biochemistry. 264, 2, p. 149-157 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Light-induced phosphorylation and degradation of the negative regulator phytochrome-interacting factor1 from Arabidopsis depend upon its direct physical interactions with photoactivated phytochromes
Shen, H., Zhu, L., Castillon, A., Majee, M., Downie, B. & Huq, E., Jun 2008, In: Plant Cell. 20, 6, p. 1586-1602 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Expression of the maize GALACTINOL SYNTHASE gene family: (II) Kernel abscission, environmental stress and myo-inositol influences accumulation of transcript in developing seeds and callus cells
Zhao, T. Y., Martin, D., Meeley, R. B. & Downie, B., Aug 2004, In: Physiologia Plantarum. 121, 4, p. 647-655 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Seed germination of ethylene perception mutants of tomato and Arabidopsis
Siriwitayawan, G., Geneve, R. L. & Bruce Downie, A., Dec 2003, In: Seed Science Research. 13, 4, p. 303-314 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
ZmDREB1A Regulates RAFFINOSE SYNTHASE Controlling Raffinose Accumulation and Plant Chilling Stress Tolerance in Maize
Han, Q., Qi, J., Hao, G., Zhang, C., Wang, C., Dirk, L. M. A., Downie, A. B. & Zhao, T., Nov 28 2019, In: Plant and Cell Physiology. 61, 2, p. 331-341 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
PHYTOCHROME INTERACTING FACTOR1 interactions leading to the completion or prolongation of seed germination
Dirk, L. M. A., Kumar, S., Majee, M. & Downie, A. B., Oct 3 2018, In: Plant Signaling and Behavior. 13, 10, e1525999.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Expression of the maize GALACTINOL SYNTHASE gene family: (I) Expression of two different genes during seed development and germination
Zhao, T. Y., Thacker, R., Corum, J. W., Snyder, J. C., Meeley, R. B., Obendorf, R. L. & Downie, B., Aug 2004, In: Physiologia Plantarum. 121, 4, p. 634-646 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Raffinose synthase enhances drought tolerance through raffinose synthesis or galactinol hydrolysis in maize and Arabidopsis plants
Li, T., Zhang, Y., Liu, Y., Li, X., Hao, G., Han, Q., Dirk, L. M. A., Downie, A. B., Ruan, Y. L., Wang, J., Wang, G. & Zhao, T., Apr 2020, In: Journal of Biological Chemistry. 295, 23, p. 8064-8077 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Development of a sequential digital imaging system for evaluating seed germination
Geneve, R. L., Dutt, M. & Downie, A. B., Feb 27 2007, Seeds: Biology, Development and Ecology. p. 315-323 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
REU Supplement: Collaborative Research: An F-box protein targeting PIF1 and PIF3
Downie, A. (PI)
3/11/01 → 8/31/12
Project: Research project
SCOPE A: Collaborative Research: Maintenance of a Functional Proteome Through Dynamic Repair
Downie, A. (PI)
6/1/05 → 5/31/08
Project: Research project
Development of Long-Term Preservation and Revival Protocols for Drosophila
Teets, N. (PI) & Downie, A. (CoI)
8/15/21 → 7/31/24
Project: Research project
KSEF RDE: Polyadenylation of Stored mRNA During Seed Germination
Hunt, A. (PI) & Downie, A. (CoI)
KY Science and Technology Co Inc
7/1/10 → 6/30/12
Project: Research project
KSEF RDE: Polyadenylation of Stored mRNA During Seed Germination
Hunt, A. (PI) & Downie, A. (CoI)
KY Science and Technology Co Inc
7/1/10 → 6/30/11
Project: Research project
Collaborative Research: An F-box protein targeting PIF1 and PIF3
Downie, A. (PI)
9/1/09 → 8/31/12
Project: Research project
KY EPSCoR: The Development of a Model of Molecular Events Leading to Seed Germination
Liu, J. (PI), Downie, A. (CoI) & Perry, S. (CoI)
KY Science and Technology Co Inc
6/15/08 → 6/14/09
Project: Research project
Advanced Genetic Technologies, KY
Schardl, C. (PI), Artiushin, S. (CoI), D'Angelo, E. (CoI), Downie, A. (CoI) & Timoney, J. (CoI)
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension
7/1/05 → 6/30/08
Project: Research project
Collaborative Research: Maintenance of a Functional Proteome Through Dynamic Repair
Downie, A. (PI)
6/1/05 → 5/31/09
Project: Research project
Advanced Genetic Technologies
Schardl, C. (PI), Downie, A. (CoI), Ghabrial, S. (CoI), Howe, D. (CoI), Matthews, J. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI) & Timoney, J. (CoI)
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension
7/1/03 → 6/30/05
Project: Research project
Assessing Synergism Between Non-Reducing Sugars and Intrinsically Disordered Proteins in Protecting Fragile Biological Materials from Desiccation
Downie, A. (PI)
3/12/19 → 3/11/20
Project: Research project
LATE EMBRYOGENESIS ABUNDANT PROTEIN Chaperonin Capacity: Unraveling Protective Mechanisms Potentiating a Stable Cellular Milieu During Anhydrobiosis.
Downie, A. (PI)
8/1/20 → 7/31/21
Project: Research project
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