Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology

Prof Michael Blatt

Prof Michael R Blatt
  • Professor - Regius Professor of Botany (Institute of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology)

telephone: 01413304771
email: Michael.Blatt@glasgow.ac.uk


'Ion channel structure and function in plant cell signalling; Mechanisms and roles of membrane trafficking proteins in cellular homeostasis and stress responses of plants'

Jump to: 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001
Number of items: 40.

2012

Eisenach, C., Chen, Z.-H. , Grefen, C. , and Blatt, M.R. (2012) The trafficking protein SYP121 of Arabidopsis connects programmed stomatal closure and K+ channel activity with vegetative growth. Plant Journal, 69 (2). pp. 241-251. ISSN 0960-7412 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2011.04786.x)

Eisenach, C., Chen, Z.-H. , Grefen, C. , and Blatt, M.R. (2012) The trafficking protein SYP121 of Arabidopsis connects programmed stomatal closure and K+ channel activity with vegetative growth. Plant Journal, 69 (2). pp. 241-251. ISSN 0960-7412 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2011.04786.x)

2011

Honsbein, A., Blatt, M.R. , and Grefen, C. (2011) A molecular framework for coupling cellular volume and osmotic solute transport control. Journal of Experimental Botany, 62 (7). pp. 2363-2370. ISSN 0022-0957 (doi:10.1093/jxb/erq386)

Caesar, K., Elgass, K., Chen, Z. , Huppenberger, P., Witthöft, J., Schleifenbaum, F., Blatt, M.R. , Oecking, C., and Harter, K. (2011) A fast brassinolide-regulated response pathway in the plasma membrane of Arabidopsis thaliana. Plant Journal, 66 (3). pp. 528-540. ISSN 0960-7412 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2011.04510.x)

Chen, Z., Grefen, C. , Donald, N. , Hills, A. , and Blatt, M.R. (2011) A bicistronic, Ubiquitin-10 promoter-based vector cassette for transient transformation and functional analysis of membrane transport demonstrates the utility of quantitative voltage clamp studies on intact Arabidopsis root epidermis. Plant, Cell and Environment, 34 (4). pp. 554-564. ISSN 0140-7791 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-3040.2010.02262.x)

Grefen, C., Honsbein, A. , and Blatt, M.R. (2011) Ion transport, membrane traffic and cellular volume control. Current Opinion in Plant Biology, 14 (3). pp. 332-339. ISSN 1369-5266 (doi:10.1016/j.pbi.2011.03.017)

Wang, Y., and Blatt, M.R. (2011) Anion channel sensitivity to cytosolic organic acids implicates a central role for oxaloacetate in integrating ion flux with metabolism in stomatal guard cells. Biochemical Journal, 439 (1). pp. 161-170. ISSN 0264-6021 (doi:10.1042/BJ20110845)

2010

Garcia-Mata, C., Wang, J., Gajdanowicz, P., Gonzalez, W., Hills, A. , Donald, N. , Riedelsberger, J., Amtmann, A. , Dreyer, I., and Blatt, M.R. (2010) A minimal cysteine motif required to activate the SKOR K+ channel of arabidopsis by the reactive oxygen species H2O2. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 285 (38). pp. 29286-29294. ISSN 0021-9258 (doi:10.1074/jbc.M110.141176)

Grefen, C., Chen, Z. , Honsbein, A. , Donald, N. , Hills, A. , and Blatt, M.R. (2010) A novel motif essential for SNARE interaction with the K+ channel KC1 and channel gating in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell, 22 (8). pp. 3076-3092. ISSN 1040-4651 (doi:10.1105/tpc.110.077768)

Chen, Z.-H., Hills, A. , Lim, C.K., and Blatt, M.R. (2010) Dynamic regulation of guard cell anion channels by cytosolic-free Ca2+ concentration and protein phosphorylation. Plant Journal, 61 (5). pp. 816-825. ISSN 0960-7412 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2009.04108.x)

Riedelsberger, J., Sharma, T., Gonzalez, W., Gajdanowicz, P., Morales-Navarro, S.E., Garcia-Mata, C. , Mueller-Roeber, B., Gonzalez-Nilo, F.D., Blatt, M.R. , and Dreyer, I. (2010) Distributed structures underlie gating differences between the Kin channel KAT1 and the Kout channel SKOR. Molecular plant, 3 (1). pp. 236-245. ISSN 1674-2052 (doi:10.1093/mp/ssp096)

Grefen, C., Donald, N. , Hashimoto, K., Kudla, J., Schumacher, K., and Blatt, M.R. (2010) A ubiquitin-10 promoter-based vector set for fluorescent protein tagging facilitates temporal stability and native protein distribution in transient and stable expression studies. Plant Journal, 64 (2). pp. 355-365. ISSN 0960-7412 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2010.04322.x)

2009

Honsbein, A., Sokolovski, S. , Grefen, C. , Campanoni, P. , Pratelli, R., Paneque, M., Chen, Z. , Johansson, I., and Blatt, M.R. (2009) A tripartite SNARE-K+ channel complex mediates in channel-dependent K+ nutrition in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell, 21 (9). pp. 2859-2877. ISSN 1040-4651 (doi:10.1105/tpc.109.066118)

Armengaud, P., Zambaux, K., Hills, A. , Sulpice, R., Pattison, R.J., Blatt, M.R. , and Amtmann, A. (2009) EZ-Rhizo: integrated software for the fast and accurate measurement of root system architecture. Plant Journal, 57 (5). pp. 945-956. ISSN 0960-7412 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2008.03739.x)

Amtmann, A., and Blatt, M.R. (2009) Regulation of macronutrient transport. New Phytologist, 181 (1). pp. 35-52. ISSN 0028-646X (doi:10.1111/j.1469-8137.2008.02666.x)

Dreyer, I., and Blatt, M.R. (2009) What makes a gate? The ins and outs of Kv-like K+ channels in plants. Trends in Plant Science, 14 (7). pp. 383-390. ISSN 1360-1385 (doi:10.1016/j.tplants.2009.04.001)

Gajdanowicz, P., Garcia-Mata, C. , Gonzalez, W., Morales-Navarro, S., Sharma, T., González-Nilo, F.D., Gutowicz, J., Mueller-Roeber, B., Blatt, M. , and Dreyer, I. (2009) Distinct roles of the last transmembrane domain in controlling Arabidopsis K(+)channel activity. New Phytologist, 182 (2). pp. 380-391. ISSN 0028646X (doi:10.1111/j.1469-8137.2008.02749.x)

2008

Grefen, C., and Blatt, M.R. (2008) SNAREs-molecular governors in signalling and development. Current Opinion in Plant Biology, 11 (6). pp. 600-609. ISSN 1369-5266 (doi:10.1016/j.pbi.2008.08.006)

Bassham, D.C., and Blatt, M.R. (2008) SNAREs: Cogs and coordinators in signaling and development. Plant Physiology, 147 (4). pp. 1504-1515. ISSN 0032-0889 (doi:10.1104/pp.108.121129)

Blatt, M.R. (2008) Ion Transport at the Plant Plasma Membrane. In: Encyclopedia of Life Sciences. Wiley, pp. 1-12. ISBN 0-470-01590-X

Sokolovski, S., Hills, A. , Gay, R. A., and Blatt, M.R. (2008) Functional Interaction of the SNARE Protein NtSyp121 in Ca2+ Channel Gating, Ca2+ Transients and ABA Signalling of Stomatal Guard Cells. Molecular Plant, 1 (2). pp. 347-358. ISSN 1674-2052 (doi:10.1093/mp/ssm029)

2007

Blatt, M (2007) Mitochondrial sequestration of BCECF after ester loading in the giant alga Chara australis. Protoplasma, 232 (1). pp. 131-136. (doi:10.1007/s00709-007-0264-9)

Campanoni, P, and Blatt, MR (2007) Membrane trafficking and polar growth in root hairs and pollen tubes. Journal of Experimental Botany, 58 . pp. 65-74. (doi:10.1093/jxb/erl059)

Campanoni, P, Sutter, JU, Davis, CS, Littlejohn, GR, and Blatt, MR (2007) A generalized method for transfecting root epidermis uncovers endosomal dynamics in Arabidopsis root hairs. Plant Journal, 51 . pp. 322-330. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2007.03139.x)

Sutter, JU, Sieben, C, Hartel, A, Eisenach, C, Thiel, G, and Blatt, MR (2007) Abscisic acid triggers the endocytosis of the Arabidopsis KAT1 K+ channel and its recycling to the plasma membrane. Current Biology, 17 . pp. 1396-1402. (doi:10.1016/j.cub.2007.07.020)

Tyrrell, M, Campanoni, P, Sutter, JU, Pratelli, R, Paneque, M, Sokolovski, S, and Blatt, MR (2007) Selective targeting of plasma membrane and tonoplast traffic by inhibitory (dominant-negative) SNARE fragments. Plant Journal, 51 . pp. 1099-1115. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2007.03206.x)

2006

Johansson, I, and Blatt, MR (2006) Interactive domains between pore loops of the yeast K+ channel TOK1 associate with extracellular K+ sensitivity. Biochemical Journal, 393 . pp. 645-655. ISSN 0264-6021 (doi:10.1042/BJ20051380)

Johansson, I et al. (2006) External K+ modulates the activity of the Arabidopsis potassium channel SKOR via an unusual mechanism. Plant Journal, 46 . pp. 269-281. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2006.02690.X)

Sutter, JU, Campanoni, P, Blatt, MR , and Paneque, M (2006) Setting SNAREs in a different wood. Traffic, 7 . pp. 627-638. (doi:10.1111/j.1600-0854.2006.00414.x)

2005

Sokolovski, S, Hills, A, Gay, R, Garcia-Mata, C, Lamattina, L, and Blatt, MR (2005) Protein phosphorylation is a prerequisite for intracellular Ca2+ release and ion channel control by nitric oxide and abscisic acid in guard cells. Plant Journal, 43 . pp. 520-529. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2005.02471.x)

2004

Pratelli, J, Sutter, JU, and Blatt, MR (2004) A new catch in the SNARE. Trends in Plant Science, 9 . pp. 187-195. (doi:10.1016/j.tplants.2004.02.007)

Sokolovski, S, and Blatt, MR (2004) Nitric oxide block of outward-rectifying K+ channels indicates direct control by protein nitrosylation in guard cells. Plant Physiology, 136 . pp. 4275-4284. (doi:10.1104/pp.104.050344)

2003

Garcia-Mata, C, Gay, R, Sokolovski, S, Hills, A, Lamattina, L, and Blatt, MR (2003) Nitric oxide regulates K+ and Cl- channels in guard cells through a subset of abscisic acid-evoked signaling pathways. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 100 . pp. 11116-11121. (doi:10.1073/pnas.1434381100)

Kohler, B, Hills, A, and Blatt, MR (2003) Control of guard cell ion channels by hydrogen peroxide and abscisic acid indicates their action through alternate signaling pathways. Plant Physiology, 131 . pp. 385-388. (doi:10.1104/pp.016014)

2002

Blatt, MR (2002) Toward understanding vesicle traffic and the guard cell model. New Phytologist, 153 . pp. 405-413.

Geelen, D, Leyman, B, Batoko, H, Di Sansabastiano, GP, Moore, I, and Blatt, MR (2002) The abscisic acid-related SNARE homolog NtSyr1 contributes to secretion and growth: Evidence from competition with its cytosolic domain. Plant Cell, 14 . pp. 387-406. (doi:10.1105/tpc.010328)

Kohler, B, and Blatt, MR (2002) Protein phosphorylation activates the guard cell Ca2+ channel and is a prerequisite for gating by abscisic acid. Plant Journal, 32 . pp. 185-194.

2001

Blatt, M (2001) Localization and control of expression of Nt-Syr1, a tobacco SNARE protein. Plant Journal, 24 (3). pp. 369-381. ISSN 0960-7412 (doi:10.1046/j.1365-313x.2000.00886.x)

Hamilton, DWA, Hills, A, and Blatt, MR (2001) Extracellular Ba2+ and voltage interact to gate Ca2+ channels at the plasma membrane of stomatal guard cells. Febs Letters, 491 . pp. 99-103.

Kargul, J, Gansel, X, Tyrrell, M, Sticher, L, and Blatt, MR (2001) Protein-binding partners of the tobacco syntaxin NtSyr1. Febs Letters, 508 . pp. 253-258.

This list was generated on Sat May 26 00:08:56 2012 BST.
  • MAGIC - A Multi-tiered approach to generating increased carbon dioxide in the chloroplast
    BBSRC
    2011 - 2014
     
  • Regulation of membrane fusion by a novel Sec1/Munc18-associated protein
    BBSRC
    2011 - 2014
     
  • A protein scaffold common to root K+ transport and stomatal water use efficiency
    BBSRC
    2010 - 2013
     
  • Systems analysis of guard cell oscillatory mechanics in stomatal dynamics
    BBSRC
    2008 - 2011
     
  • Analysis of membrane traffic in adaptive stress tolerance in plants
    BBSRC
    2008 - 2011
     
  • Co-operative gating interactions in the yeast TOK1 K+ channel
    BBSRC
    2006 - 2009
     
  • Signalling and functional analysis of KCO1 channel interactions in Arabidopsis
    BBSRC
    2005 - 2008
     
  • Signalling in plants - a new catch for a SNARE
    Leverhulme Trust
    2005 - 2007
     
  • Structural Analysis of K+ Dependent Gating in the Yeast Model YKCL K+ Channel
    BBSRC
    2001 - 2005
     
  • Isolation, cloning and function of protein partners to the aba-response element NT-SYR1
    BBSRC
    2001 - 2006
     
  • Plasma Membrane CA2+ channels and signalling in Guard Cells
    BBSRC
    2001 - 2005
     
  • Integration of K+ Channel Control with Secretion in Guard Cells
    BBSRC
    2001 - 2005
     

Editorial Board

  • 2003 - ongoing: Biochemical Journal - Section Editor from 2009
  • 2001 - ongoing: Faculty 1000 - Cell Biology Panel
  • 1996 - ongoing: Journal of Experimental Botany - Editorial Advisor

Grant Advisory Board

  • 2009 - ongoing: BBSRC - panel of experts
  • 2007 - ongoing: Begonia Trust - Secretary
  • 2005 - ongoing: Plant Science Scotland - Executive Board
  • 2005 - ongoing: CONICYT FONDAP (Chile) - Cell Biology Programme, Review Panel
  • 2003 - ongoing: Scottish Parliamentary Information Service - Coordinator
  • 2001 - ongoing: Begonia Trust - Board of Trustees

Invited International Presentations

  • 2009: Cambridge, UK - Cambridge Institute of Medical Research
  • 2009: Lisbon, Portugal - Gulbenkian Insitute of Science
  • 2008: Milan, Italy - Plant Biology Seminars, University of Milan
  • 2008: Mar del Plata, Argentina - Institute of Biology Seminars, University of Mar del Plata
  • 2008: Texas, USA - MEPS Symposium, Texas A&M University
  • 2008: Tübingen, Germany - Max Planck Institute-ZMPB Seminars
  • 2008: Iowa, USA - Loomis Symposium, Iowa State University
  • 2008: Mar del Plata, Argentina - Institute of Biology Seminars, University of Mar del Plata
  • 2008: Texas, USA - MEPS Symposium ,Texas A&M University
  • 2008: Iowa, USA - Loomis Symposium, Iowa State University
  • 2008: Milan, Italy - Plant Biology Seminars, University of Milan
  • 2008: Tübingen, Germany - Max Planck Institute-ZMPB Seminars
  • 2008: Marseilles, France - SEB Cell Biology and Signalling Symposium
  • 2008: Marseilles, France - SEB Cell Biology and Signalling Symposium
  • 2007: College Park, Maryland, USA - Keck Research Insitute
  • 2007: College Park, Maryland, USA - American Soc. Plant Biology Eastern Section Keynote Address
  • 2007: Davis, USA - UC Davis Colloquia
  • 2007: Pennsylvania, USA - Huck Medical School, Pennsylvania State University.
  • 2007: Leuvain la Neuve, Belgium - UCL Plant Biology Symposium Keynote Address
  • 2007: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium - UCL Plant Biology Minisymposium Keynote
  • 2007: San Diego, USA - UCSD Colloquia
  • 2006: SEB 'Plant Compartments' Symposium - Canterbury, England
  • 2005: Danforth Center Seminars - St. Louis, USA
  • 2005: European Endomembrane Workshop - Paris, France
  • 2005: DOE Plant Research Laboratory - East Lansing, Michegan, USA
  • 2005: International Lipid Signalling Workshop - Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
  • 2005: MPI-Golm Seminars - Potsdam, Germany
  • 2005: York University Biology Seminars - York, England
  • 2005: Caneaux Ioniques 2005 - Giens, France
  • 2004: CICY Membrane Biology Advanced Workshop - Merida, Mexico
  • 2004: European Endomembrane Workshop - Neuchatel, Switzerland
  • 2004: Darmstadt University Lectures, Darmstadt, Germany
  • 2004: MPI Seminars, Cologne, Germany
  • 2004: MPI-Golm Seminars, Potsdam, Germany
  • 2004: International Plant Membrane Workshop Session Address, Montpellier, France
  • 2004: University of Mexico Seminars - Cuernavaca, Mexico
  • 2003: Phoenix Symposium, Glasgow, Scotland
  • 2002: Calcium, Wellesbourne, England
  • 2002: The University Biology Lecture, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
  • 2002: Keystone Conference, Plant Signalling, Tahoe, California, USA

Prizes, Awards and Distinctions

  • 2007: Adjunct Professor of Biology, Pennsylvania State University
  • 2006: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship
  • 2006: Royal Society Travel Fellow (Adelaide)
  • 2004: Royal Society Travel Fellow (CICY, Mexico)
  • 1995: Wain Fellow and Royal Society Travel Grant (Freiburg, i.Br.)

Professional Learned Society

  • 2006 - ongoing: Scottish Crop Research Institute - Fellow
  • 2004 - ongoing: Biochemical Society - Member
  • 2003 - ongoing: Royal Society of Edinburgh - Fellow
  • 2001 - ongoing: Biophysical Society
  • 1996 - ongoing: Society for Experimental Biology
  • 1985 - ongoing: American Society for Plant Biology - Member
  • 1985 - ongoing: American Association for the Advancement of Science - Member
  • 1983 - ongoing: Claire Hall (Cambridge) - Life Member

Research Fellowship

  • - ongoing: John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship