2009

69. McCarthy, R.L., Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2009) MYB83 Is a Direct Target of SND1 and Acts redundantly with MYB46 in the Regulation of Secondary Cell Wall Biosynthesis in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell Physiology (in press).

68. Lee, C., Teng, Q., Huang, W., Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2009) The poplar GT8E and GT8F glycosyltransferases are functional orthologs of Arabidopsis PARVUS involved in glucuronoxylan biosynthesis. Plant Cell Physiology (in press).

67. Zhong. R., and Ye, Z.H. (2009) Transcriptional regulation of lignin biosynthesis. Plant Signaling & Behavior (in press).

66. Zhong. R., McCarthy, R.L., and Ye, Z.H. (2009) Phosphoinositides and plant cell wall synthesis. In Lipid Signaling in Plants. T Munnik (ed), Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

65. Lee, C., Teng, Q., Huang, W., Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2009) Downregulation of PoGT47C Expression in Poplar Results in a Reduced Glucuronoxylan Content and an Increased Wood Digestibility by Cellulase. Plant Cell Physiology 50, 1075-1089 (PDF).

64. Lee, C., Teng, Q., Huang, W., Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2009) The F8H Glycosyltransferase Is a Functional Paralog of FRA8 Involved in Glucuronoxylan Biosynthesis in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell Physiology 50, 812-827 (PDF).

63. *Zhou, J., *Lee, C., Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2009) MYB58 and MYB63 Are Transcriptional Activators of the Lignin Biosynthetic Pathway during Secondary Cell Wall Formation in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell 21, 248-266 (PDF).   *Contributed equally.


2008

62. Zhong, R., Lee, C., Zhou, J., McCarthy, R.L., and Ye, Z.-H. (2008) A Battery of Transcription Factors Involved in the Regulation of Secondary Cell Wall Biosynthesis in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell 20, 2763-2782 (PDF).

61. Zhong. R., and Ye, Z.H. (2008) Secondary cell walls. Encyclopedia of Life Sciences, DOI:10.1002/9780470015902.a0021256.



2007


60. Lee, C.,  Zhong, R., Richardson, E.A., Himmelsbach, D.S., McPhail, B.T., and Ye, Z.-H. (2007) The PARVUS Gene is Expressed in Cells Undergoing Secondary Wall Thickening and is Essential for Glucuronoxylan Biosynthesis. Plant Cell Physiol. 48, 1659-1672 (PDF).

59. Zhong. R., and Ye, Z.H. (2007) Regulation of cell wall biosynthesis. Curr. Opin. Plant Biol. 10, 564-572 (PDF).

58. Zhong, R., Richardson, E.A., and Ye, Z.-H. (2007) The MYB46 Transcription Factor Is a Direct Target of SND1 and Regulates Secondary Wall Biosynthesis in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell 19, 2776-2792 (PDF).

57. Lee, C., O'neill, M.A., Tsumuraya, Y., Darvill, A.G., and Ye, Z.-H. (2007) The irregular xylem9 Mutant Is Deficient in Xylan Xylosyltransferase. Plant Cell Physiol. 48, 1624-1634 (PDF).

56.  Zhou, J., Qiu, J., and Ye, Z.-H. (2007) Alteration in secondary wall deposition by overexpression of the FRA1 kinesin-like protein in Arabidopsis. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 49, 1235-1243 (PDF).

55.  Burk, D.H., Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2007) The katanin microtubule severing protein in plants. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 49, 1174-1182 (PDF).

54.  Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2007) Regulation of HD-ZIP III genes by microRNA 165. Plant Signaling & Behavior 2, 235-237.

53.  Zhou, G.K., Zhong, R., Himmelsbach, D.S., McPhail, B.T., and Ye, Z.-H. (2007) Molecular characterization of PoGT8D and PoGT43B, two secondary wall-associated glycosyltransferases in poplar. Plant Cell Physiol. 48, 689-699 (PDF).

52.  Pena, M.J., Zhong, R., Zhou, G.-K., Richardson, E.A., O'neill, M.A., Darvill, A.G., York, W.S., and Ye, Z.-H. (2007) Arabidopsis irregular xylem8 and irregular xylem9: Implications for the Complexity of Glucuronoxylan Biosynthesis. Plant Cell 19, 549-563 (PDF).

51.  Zhou, G.K., Kubo, M., Zhong, R., Demura, T., and Ye, Z.-H. (2007) Overexpression of miR165 Affects Apical Meristem Formation, Organ Polarity Establishment, and Vascular Development in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell Physiol. 48, 391-404 (PDF).

50.  Zhong, R., Richardson, E.A., and Ye, Z.-H. (2007) Two NAC domain transcription factors, SND1 and NST1, function redundantly in regulation of secondary wall synthesis in fibers of Arabidopsis. Planta 225, 1603-1611 (PDF).



2006


49.  Zhong, R., Demura, T., and Ye, Z.-H. (2006) SND1, a NAC Domain Transcription Factor, Is a Key Regulator of Secondary Wall Synthesis in Fibers of Arabidopsis. Plant Cell 18, 3158-3170 (PDF).

48.  Zhou, G.K., Zhong, R., Richardson, E.A., Morrison, W.H. 3rd., Nairn, C.J,. Wood-Jones, A., and Ye, Z.-H. (2006) The poplar glycosyltransferase GT47C is functionally conserved with Arabidopsis fragile fiber8.Plant Cell Physiol. 47, 1229-1240 (PDF).

47.  Ye, Z.-H., York, W.S., and Darvill, A.G. (2006) Important new players in secondary wall synthesis. Trends in Plant Science 11, 162-164 (PDF).

46.  Burk, D.H., Zhong, R., Morrison, W.H., and Ye, Z.-H. (2006) Disruption of cortical microtubules by overexpression of green fluorescent protein-tagged alpha-tubulin 6 causes a marked reduction in cell wall synthesis. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 48, 85-98 (PDF).



2005


45.  Zhong, R., Pena, M.J., Zhou, G.-K., Nairn, C.J., Wood-Jones, A., Richardson, E.A., Morrison, W.H., Darvill, A.G., York, W.S., and Ye, Z.-H. (2005)The FRA8 Gene, which Encodes a Putative Glucuronyltransferase, is Essential for Normal Secondary Wall Synthesis. Plant Cell 17, 3390-3408 (PDF).

44.  Zhong, R., Burk, D.H., Nairn, C.J., Wood-Jones, A., Morrison, W.H., and Ye, Z.-H. (2005) Mutation of SAC1, an Arabidopsis SAC Domain Phosphoinositide Phosphatase, Causes Alterations in Cell Morphogenesis, Cell Wall Synthesis, and Actin Organization. Plant Cell 17, 1449-1466 (PDF)



2004


43.  Zhong, R., Burk, D.H., Morrison, W.H., and Ye, Z.-H. (2004) FRAGILE FIBER3, an Arabidopsis Gene Encoding a Type II Inositol Polyphosphate 5-Phosphatase, Is Required for Secondary Wall Synthesis and Actin Organization in Fiber Cells. Plant Cell 16, 3242-3259 (PDF).

42.  Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2004) Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of Three WD-Repeat Domain-containing Inositol Polyphosphate 5-Phosphatases in Arabidopsis thaliana. Plant Cell Physiol. 45, 1720-1728 (PDF).

41.  Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2004) amphivasal vascular bundle 1,a Gain-of-Function Mutation of the IFL1/REV Gene, Is Associated with Alterations in the Polarity of Leaves, Stems and Carpels. Plant Cell Physiol. 45, 369-385 (PDF)


2003 

40.  Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2003) Unraveling the functions of glycosyltransferase family 47 in plants.Trends in Plant Science 8, 565-568 (PDF).

39.  Hu Y, Zhong, R., Morrison, W.H., and Ye, Z.-H. (2003) The Arabidopsis RHD3 gene is required for cell wall biosynthesis and actin organization. Planta 217, 912-921 (PDF)

38.  Zhong, R., Morrison W.H., Freshour G., Hahn, M.G., and Ye, Z.-H. (2003) Expression of a Mutant Form of Cellulose Synthase AtCesA7 Causes Dominant Negative Effect on Cellulose Biosynthesis. Plant Physiol. 132, 786-795 (PDF)

37.  Zhong, R., and Ye, Z.-H. (2003) The SAC Domain-Containing Protein Gene Family in Arabidopsis. Plant Physiol. 132, 544-555 (PDF).


2002

36.  Zhong, R., Burk, D.H., Morrison, W.H., and Ye, Z.-H. (2002) A Kinesin-Like Protein Is Essential for Oriented Deposition of Cellulose Microfibrils and Cell Wall Strength. Plant Cell 14, 3101-3117 (PDF).

35.  Burk, D.H., and Ye, Z.-H. (2002) Alteration of Oriented Deposition of Cellulose Microfibrils by Mutation of a Katanin-Like Microtubule-Severing Protein. Plant Cell 14, 2145-2160 (PDF).

34.  Ye, Z.-H. (2002) Vascular Tissue differentiation and Pattern Formation in Plants. Annu. Rev. Plant Biol 53, 183-202 (PDF).

33.  Ye, Z.-H., Freshour G., Hahn, M.G., Burk, D.H., Zhong, R. (2002) Vascular development in Arabidopsis. Int Rev Cytol. 220, 225-56 (PDF).

32.  Zhong, R., Kays, S.J., Schroeder, B.P., and Ye, Z.-H. (2002). Mutation of a chitinase-like gene causes ectopic deposition of lignin and overproduction of ethylene. Plant Cell 14, 165-179 (PDF).


2001

31.  Burk, D.H., Liu, B., Zhong, R., Morrison, W.H., and Ye, Z.-H. (2001). A katanin-like protein regulates normal cell wall biosynthesis and cell elongation. Plant Cell 13, 807-827 (PDF).

30.  Zhong, R. and Ye, Z.-H. (2001). Alteration of auxin polar transport in the Arabidopsis ifl1mutants. Plant Physiol. 126, 549-563 (PDF).

29.  Ye, Z.-H., Zhong, R., Morrison, W.H., and Himmelsbach, D.S. (2001). Caffeoyl coenzyme A O-methyltransferase and lignin biosynthesis. Phytochemistry 57, 1177-1185 (PDF).

28.  Zhong, R., Burk, D.H., and Ye, Z.-H. (2001). Fibers. A model for studying cell differentiation, cell elongation and cell wall biosynthesis. Plant Physiol. 126, 477-479 (PDF).


1997-2000

27.  Zhong, R., Ripperger, A., and Ye, Z.-H. (2000).Ectopic deposition of lignin in the pith of stems of two Arabidopsis mutants. Plant Physiol. 123, 59-69 (PDF).

26.  Zhong, R., Morrison, W.H., Himmelsbach, D.S., Poole, F.L., and Ye, Z.-H. (2000). Essential role of caffeoyl CoA O-methyltransferase in lignin biosynthesis in woody poplar plants. Plant Physiol. 124, 563-577 (PDF).

25.  Zhong, R. and Ye, Z.-H. (1999). IFL1, a gene regulating interfascicular fiber differentiation in Arabidopsis, encodes a homeodomain-leucine zipper protein. Plant Cell 11, 2139-2152 (PDF).

24.  Zhong, R., Taylor, J.T., and Ye, Z.-H. (1999). Transformation of the collateral vascular bundles into amphivasal vascular bundles in an Arabidopsis mutant. Plant Physiol. 120, 53-64 (PDF).

23.  Zhong, R., Morrison, W.H., Negrel, J., and Ye, Z.-H. (1998). Dual methylation pathways in lignin biosynthesis. Plant Cell 10, 2033-2045 (PDF).

22.  Zhong, R., Taylor, J.T., and Ye, Z.-H. (1997). Disruption of interfascicular fiber differentiation in an Arabidopsis mutant. Plant Cell 9, 2159-2170 (PDF).

21.  Ye, Z.-H. (1997). Association of caffeoyl CoA 3-O-methyltransferase expression with lignifying tissues in several dicot plants. Plant Physiol. 115, 1341-1350 (PDF).



1991-1996

20.  Ye, Z.-H. (1996). Expression patterns of cinnamic acid 4-hydroxylase gene during lignification in Zinnia elegans. Plant Science 121, 133-141.

19.  Ye, Z.-H., and Droste, D.L. (1996). Isolation and characterization of cDNAs encoding xylogenesis-associated and wounding-induced ribonucleases in Zinnia elegans. Plant Mol. Biol. 30, 697-709.

18.  Ye, Z.-H., and Varner, J.E. (1996). Induction of cysteine and serine proteases during xylogenesis in Zinnia elegans. Plant Mol. Biol. 30, 1233-1246.

17.  Varner, J.E., and Ye, Z.-H. (1995). Tissue printing to detect proteins and RNA in plant tissues. In Methods in Plant Molecular Biology. A Laboratory Course Manual, Maliga P., Klessig D.F., Cashmore, A.R., Gruissem, W., and Varner, J.E., eds (Cold Spring Harbor: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press), pp. 79-94.

16.  Ye, Z.-H., and Varner, J.E. (1995). Differential expression of two O-methyltransferases in lignin biosynthesis in Zinnia. Plant Physiol. 108, 459-467.

15.  Ye, Z.-H.,  and Varner, J.E. (1994). Expression of an auxin- and cytokinin-regulated gene in cambial region in Zinnia. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 91, 6539-6543.

14.  Ye, Z.-H., Kneusel, R.E., Matern, U., and Varner, J.E. (1994). An alternative methylation pathway in lignin biosynthesis in Zinnia. Plant Cell 6, 1427-1439.

13.  Varner, J.E., and Ye, Z.-H. (1994). Tissue printing. FASEB J. 8, 378-384.

12.  Ye, Z.-H., and Varner, J.E. (1993). Gene expression patterns associated with in vitro tracheary element formation in isolated single mesophyll cells of Zinnia elegans. Plant Physiol. 103, 805-813.

11.  Song, Y.-R., Ye, Z.-H., and Varner, J.E. (1993). Tissue-printing hybridization on membrane for localization of mRNA in plant tissue. Methods in Enzymology 218, 671-681.

10.  Ye, Z.-H., Song, Y.-R., and Varner, J.E. (1992). Gene expression in plants. In Tissue Printing, Tools for the Study of Anatomy, Histochemistry, and Gene Expression, Reid, P.D., Pont-Lezica, R.F.,  Campillo, E.D., and Taylor, R., eds (San Diego:Academic Press), pp. 95-123.

9.  Ye, Z.-H., Song, Y.-R., and Varner, J.E. (1992). Insolubilization of cell wall proteins in developing soybean stems. In Tissue Printing, Tools for the Study of Anatomy, Histochemistry, and Gene Expression, Reid, P.D., Pont-Lezica, R.F.,  Campillo, E.D., and Taylor, R., eds (San Diego:Academic Press), pp. 51-54.

8.  Ye, Z.-H., Song, Y.-R., Marcus, A., and Varner, J.E. (1991). Comparative localization of three classes of cell wall proteins. Plant J. 1, 175-183.

7.  Ye, Z.-H., and Varner, J.E. (1991). Tissue-specific expression of cell wall proteins in developing soybean tissues. Plant Cell 3, 23-37.



1986-1990

6.  Ye, Z.-H., Guo, J.-F., and Sun, D-Y. (1990). Quantitative assay of plant calmodulin by phosphodiesterase. Plant Physiology Communication Sinica 1, 54-56.

5.  Ye, Z.-H., Guo, J.-F., and Sun, D.-Y. (1989). Studies on cell wall calmodulin and calmodulin-binding proteins of wheat etiolated coleoptiles. Acta Phytophysiologica Sinica 15, 223-229.

4.  Ye, Z.-H., Sun, D.-Y., and Guo, J.-F. (1988). Preliminary study on wheat cell wall calmodulin. Chinese Science Bulletin 34, 158-161.

3.  Ye, Z.-H., Sun, D.-Y., and Guo, J.-F. (1988). Preparation of calmodulin affinity column and its application on the preparation of calmodulin-binding proteins. Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics Sinica 15, 394-397.

2.  Guo, J.-F., Ye, Z.-H. (1987). The effects of boric acid and gibberellic acid on the growth of the fiber of Phragmites Communis Trin. Acta Botanica Sinica 29, 401-406.

1.  Guo, J.-F., Ye, Z.-H., Sun, Y.-S. (1986). The effects of gibberellic acid and boron on the improvement of fiber quality of Phragmites Communis Trin. Acta Agriculturae Boreali-Sinica 1, 1-7.