Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Laura A Moody"
Laura A Moody's research primarily focuses on the evolutionary transition from two-dimensional (2D) growth to three-dimensional (3D) growth in plants, particularly the moss Physcomitrium patens, which plays a crucial role in understanding plant terrestrialization.
Recent findings highlight critical genetic mechanisms and candidate genes involved in regulating this growth transition and maintaining auxin homeostasis, thus providing insights into developmental defects that arise from mutations.
The studies collectively illustrate how advancements in understanding genetic regulation can illuminate the early structural adaptations of land plants which facilitated their colonization of terrestrial environments.
