Ana Assuncao

Ana Assuncao

Associate Professor, Guest Researcher


  1. 2024
  2. Published

    Linking the key physiological functions of essential micronutrients to their deficiency symptoms in plants

    Lilay, Grmay Hailu, Thiébaut, Noémie, du Mee, D., Assuncao, Ana, Schjoerring, Jan K., Husted, Søren & Persson, Daniel Pergament, 2024, In: New Phytologist. 242, 3, p. 881-902

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  3. 2022
  4. Published

    Micronutrient homeostasis in plants for more sustainable agriculture and healthier human nutrition

    Assuncao, Ana, Cakmak, I., Clemens, S., González-Guerrero, M., Nawrocki, A. & Thomine, S., 2022, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 73, 6, p. 1789-1799

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Regulation of the Zinc Deficiency Response in the Legume Model Medicago truncatula

    Liao, Feixue, Lilay, Grmay Hailu, Castro, P. H., Azevedo, H. & Assuncao, Ana, 2022, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 13, 15 p., 916168.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    The F-bZIP-regulated Zn deficiency response in land plants

    Assuncao, Ana, 2022, In: Planta. 256, 6, 108.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  7. 2021
  8. Published

    Arabidopsis bZIP19 and bZIP23 act as zinc sensors to control plant zinc status

    Lilay, Grmay Hailu, Persson, Daniel Pergament, Castro, P. H., Liao, Feixue, Alexander, R. D., G.M. Aarts, M. & Assuncao, Ana, 2021, In: Nature Plants. 7, 2, p. 137-143 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalLetterResearchpeer-review

  9. 2020
  10. Published

    Live Imaging of Phosphate Levels in Arabidopsis Root Cells Expressing a FRET-Based Phosphate Sensor

    Assuncao, Ana, Gjetting, S. K., Hansen, M., Fuglsang, Anja Thoe & Schulz, Alexander, 2020, In: Plants. 9, 10, 10 p., 1310.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Rice F-bZIP transcription factors regulate the zinc deficiency response

    Lilay, Grmay Hailu, Castro, P. H., Guedes, J. G., Almeida, D. M., Campilho, A., Azevedo, H., Aarts, M. G. M., Saibo, N. J. M. & Assuncao, Ana, 2020, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 71, 12, p. 3664-3677 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  12. 2019
  13. Published

    The Arabidopsis bZIP19 and bZIP23 Activity Requires Zinc Deficiency – Insight on Regulation From Complementation Lines

    Lilay, Grmay Hailu, Castro, P. H., Campilho, A. & Assuncao, Ana, 2019, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 9, p. 1-13 1955.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  14. 2018
  15. Published

    Regulation of micronutrient homeostasis and deficiency response in plants

    Castro, P. H. A. R. F., Lilay, Grmay Hailu & Assuncao, Ana, 2018, Plant micronutrient use efficiency: Molecular and genomic perspectives in crop plants. Hossain, M. A., Kamiya, T., Burritt, D. J., Tran, L-S. P. & Fujiwara, T. (eds.). Academic Press, p. 1-15 15 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  16. 2017
  17. Published

    Phylogenetic analysis of F-bZIP transcription factors indicates conservation of the zinc deficiency response across land plants

    Castro, P. H. A. R. F., Lilay, Grmay Hailu, Muñoz-Mérida, A., Schjoerring, Jan K., Azevedo, H. & Assuncao, Ana, 2017, In: Scientific Reports. 7, 1, 14 p., 3806.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Zinc deficiency sensing and regulation in plants

    Lilay, Grmay Hailu, Castro, P. H. A. R. F., Almeida, D., Gusmão, J., Saibo, N., Azavedo, H., Aarts, M., Schjoerring, Jan K. & Assuncao, Ana, 2017, Proceedings Book: XVIII International Plant Nutrition Colloquium with Boron and Manganese Satellite Meetings. Carstensen, A., Laursen, K. H. & Schjoerring, J. K. (eds.). University of Copenhagen, p. 536-537 2 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  19. 2016
  20. Published

    Transcriptomic profiling of Arabidopsis gene expression in response to varying micronutrient zinc supply

    Azevedo, H., Azinheiro, S. G., Muñoz-Mérida, A., Castro, P. H. A. R. F., Huettel, B., Aarts, M. G. M. & Assuncao, Ana, 2016, In: Genomics Data. 7, p. 256-258 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  21. 2013
  22. Published

    Model of how plants sense zinc deficiency

    Assuncao, Ana, Persson, Daniel Pergament, Husted, Søren, Schjoerring, Jan K., Alexander, R. D. & Aarts, M. G. M., 2013, In: Metallomics. 5, 9, p. 1110-1116 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. 2010
  24. Published

    Arabidopsis thaliana transcription factors bZIP19 and bZIP23 regulate the adaptation to zinc deficiency

    Assuncao, Ana, Herrero, E., Lin, Y., Huettel, B., Talukdar, S., Smaczniak, C., G.H. Immink, R., Eldik, M. V., Fiers, M., Schat, H. & Aarts, M. G. M., 2010, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 107, 22, p. 10296-10301 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Regulation of the adaptation to zinc deficiency in plants

    Assuncao, Ana, Schat, H. & G.M. Aarts, M., 2010, In: Plant Signalling & Behavior. 5, 12, p. 1-3 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  26. 2009
  27. Activity of the AtMRP3 promoter in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana and Nicotiana tabacum plants is increased by cadmium, nickel, arsenic, cobalt and lead but not by zinc and iron

    Zientara, K., Wawrzyńska, A., Łukomska, J., López-Moya, J. R., Liszewska, F., Assuncao, Ana, Aarts, M. G. M. & Sirko, A., 2009, In: Journal of Biotechnology. 139, 3, p. 258-263 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  28. 2008
  29. Intraspecific variation of metal preference patterns for hyperaccumulation in Thlaspi caerulescens: Evidence from binary metal exposures

    Assuncao, Ana, Bleeker, P., ten Bookum, W. M., Vooijs, R. & Schat, H., 2008, In: Plant and Soil. 303, 1-2, p. 289-299 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  30. 2006
  31. Construction of a genetic linkage map of Thlaspi caerulescens and quantitative trait loci analysis of zinc accumulation

    Assuncao, Ana, Pieper, B., Vromans, J., Lindhout, P., Aarts, M. G. M. & Schat, H., 2006, In: New Phytologist. 170, 1, p. 21-32 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  32. 2003
  33. Published

    A cosegregation analysis of zinc (Zn) accumulation and Zn tolerance in the Zn hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

    Assuncao, Ana, Ten Bookum, W. M., Nelissen, H. J. M., Vooijs, R., Schat, H. & Ernst, W. H. O., 1 Aug 2003, In: New Phytologist. 159, 2, p. 383-390 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Differential metal-specific tolerance and accumulation patterns among Thlaspi caerulescens populations originating from different soil types

    Assuncao, Ana, Bookum, W. M., Nelissen, H. J. M., Vooijs, R., Schat, H. & Ernst, W. H. O., 1 Aug 2003, In: New Phytologist. 159, 2, p. 411-419 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Thlaspi caerulescens, an attractive model species to study heavy metal hyperaccumulation in plants

    Assuncao, Ana, Schat, H. & Aarts, M. G. M., 1 Aug 2003, In: New Phytologist. 159, 2, p. 351-360 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Progress in remediation and revegetation of the barren Jales gold mine spoil after in situ treatments

    Mench, M., Bussière, S., Boisson, J., Castaing, E., Vangronsveld, J., Ruttens, A., De Koe, T., Bleeker, P., Assuncao, Ana & Manceau, A., 1 Feb 2003, In: Plant and Soil. 249, 1, p. 187-202 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  37. 2002
  38. Published

    Revegetation of the acidic, As contaminated Jales mine spoil tips using a combination of spoil amendments and tolerant grasses

    Bleeker, P. M., Assuncao, Ana, Teiga, P. M., De Koe, T. & Verkleij, J. A. C., 2 Dec 2002, In: Science of the Total Environment. 300, 1-3, p. 1-13 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  39. Published

    How important is apoplastic zinc xylem loading in Thlaspi caerulescens?

    Ernst, W. H. O., Assuncao, Ana, Verkleij, J. A. C. & Schat, H., 15 Jul 2002, In: New Phytologist. 155, 1, p. 4-5 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalLetterResearchpeer-review

  40. 2001
  41. Published

    Elevated expression of metal transporter genes in three accessions of the metal hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

    Assuncao, Ana, Da CostaMartins, P., De Folter, S., Vooijs, R., Schat, H. & Aarts, M. G. M., 28 Feb 2001, In: Plant, Cell and Environment. 24, 2, p. 217-226 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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