Home > Research > Researchers > Dr Mike Roberts > Publications

Dr Mike Roberts

Senior Lecturer

  1. 2025
  2. Published

    Developmentally regulated generation of a systemic signal for long‐lasting defence priming in tomato

    Stevens, K., Roberts, M. R., Jeynes‐Cupper, K., Majeed, L., Pastor, V., Catoni, M. & Luna, E., 28/02/2025, In: New Phytologist. 245, 3, p. 1145-1157 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  3. 2024
  4. Published

    The Impacts of Plasticisers on Root Growth and Plant Systemic Signalling

    Cook, F., Roberts, M. & McAinsh, M., 30/06/2024, Lancaster University. 80 p.

    Research output: ThesisMaster's Thesis

  5. 2023
  6. Published

    Membrane Cascade Fractionation of Tomato Leaf Extracts—Towards Bio-Based Crop Protection

    Papaioannou, E. H., Bazzarelli, F., Mazzei, R., Giannakopoulos, V., Roberts, M. R. & Giorno, L., 25/10/2023, In: Membranes. 13, 11, 855.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Genetic diversity and differentiation of isolated rear‐edge populations of a cold adapted butterfly, Erebia aethiops, in Britain

    Gunson, L. R., Roberts, M. R. & Menéndez, R., 31/05/2023, In: Insect Conservation and Diversity. 16, 3, p. 403-415 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Specific suppression of vascular wilt disease of onion is linked with fungal soil community structure

    Prestt, A. J. & Roberts, M. R., 31/03/2023, In: Rhizosphere. 25, 8 p., 100671.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Evolutionary implications of C2 photosynthesis: how complex biochemical trade-offs may limit C4 evolution

    Walsh, C. A., Bräutigam, A., Roberts, M. R. & Lundgren, M. R., 5/02/2023, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 74, 3, p. 707-722 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  10. 2022
  11. Published

    First report of black rot caused by Xanthomonas nasturtii on watercress in Spain and Portugal

    Lascelles, D. M., Roberts, M. R., Cruz, L., Cruz, J., Studholme, D. J., Harrison, J., Greer, S. F., Grant, M., Holden, J. M., Carter, B., Bryning, A., Carroll, S., Aspin, A. & Vicente, J. G., 28/11/2022, In: New Disease Reports. 46, 2, 4 p., e12134.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  12. Published

    Editorial: Induced resistance and priming against pests and pathogens

    Perazzolli, M., Ton, J., Luna, E., Mauch-Mani, B., Pappas, M. L., Roberts, M. R., Vlot, A. C. & Flors, V., 16/11/2022, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 13, 4 p., 1075783.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorialpeer-review

  13. Published

    Extraction of High-Value Chemicals from Plants for Technical and Medical Applications

    Kapadia, P., Newell, A., Cunningham, J., Roberts, M. & Hardy, J., 7/09/2022, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23, 18, 28 p., 10334.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineLiterature reviewpeer-review

  14. Published

    Escherichia coli as an antibody expression host for the production of diagnostic proteins: significance and expression

    Huleani, S., Roberts, M. R., Beales, L. & Papaioannou, E. H., 30/06/2022, In: Critical Reviews in Biotechnology. 42, 5, p. 756-773 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Biorefinery of Tomato Leaves by Integrated Extraction and Membrane Processes to Obtain Fractions That Enhance Induced Resistance against Pseudomonas syringae Infection

    Bazzarelli, F., Mazzei, R., Papaioannou, E., Giannakopoulos, V., Roberts, M. & Giorno, L., 31/05/2022, In: Membranes. 12, 6, 13 p., 585.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Long-Lasting Defence Priming by β-Aminobutyric Acid in Tomato Is Marked by Genome-Wide Changes in DNA Methylation

    Catoni, M., Alvarez-Venegas, R., Worrall, D., Holroyd, G., Barraza, A., Luna, E., Ton, J. & Roberts, M., 15/04/2022, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 13 p., 836326.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Agri-Food Industry Waste as Resource of Chemicals: The Role of Membrane Technology in Their Sustainable Recycling

    Papaioannou, E., Mazzei, R., Bazzarelli, F., Piacentini, E., Giannakopoulos, V., Roberts, M. & Giorno, L., 27/01/2022, In: Sustainability. 14, 3, 21 p., 1483.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineReview articlepeer-review

  18. 2021
  19. Published

    Costs and Benefits of Transgenerational Induced Resistance in Arabidopsis

    Sánchez, A. L., Pascual-Pardo, D., Furci, L., Roberts, M. R. & Ton, J., 26/02/2021, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 12, 644999.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  20. 2020
  21. Published

    Observation of nutrient uptake at the adaxial surface of leaves of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) using Raman spectroscopy

    Butler, H., Martin, F., Roberts, M., Adams, S. & McAinsh, M., 1/01/2020, In: Analytical Letters. 53, 4, p. 536-562 27 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  22. 2019
  23. Published

    Plant Epigenetic Mechanisms in Response to Biotic Stress

    Roberts, M. & López Sánchez , A., 28/05/2019, Epigenetics in Plants of Agronomic Importance: Fundamentals and Applications. Alvarez-Venegas, R., De la Peña, C. & Casas-Mollano, J. A. (eds.). 2nd ed. ed. Cham: Springer International Publishing, p. 65-113 49 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  24. 2018
  25. Published

    SUMO suppresses the activity of the jasmonic acid receptor CORONATINE INSENSITIVE 1

    Srivastava, A., Orosa, B., Singh, P., Cummins, I., Walsh, C., Zhang, C., Grant, M., Roberts, M. R., Anand, G., Fitches, E. & Sadanandom, A., 09/2018, In: Plant Cell. 30, p. 2099–2115

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  26. 2017
  27. Published

    Jasmonic acid-dependent regulation of seed dormancy following maternal herbivory in Arabidopsis

    Singh, P., Dave, A., Vaistij, F., Worrall, D., Holroyd, G. H., Wells, J., Kaminski, F., Graham, I. & Roberts, M. R., 06/2017, In: New Phytologist. 214, 4, p. 1702-1711 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  28. 2016
  29. Published

    Battening down the hatches: priming plant defense

    Roberts, M., 12/12/2016

    Research output: Exhibits, objects and web-based outputsBlog

  30. Published

    Associational resistance or susceptibility: the indirect interaction between chemically-defended and non-defended herbivore prey via a shared predator

    Nesbit, C., Menendez Martinez, M. R., Roberts, M. R. & Wilby, A., 12/2016, In: Oikos. 125, 12, p. 1802-1811 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  31. Published

    Exploiting plant induced resistance as a route to sustainable crop protection

    Roberts, M. & Taylor, J., 3/06/2016, Plant pathogen resistance biotechnology. Collinge, D. (ed.). Hoboken, USA: John Wiley and Sons

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  32. Published

    Jasmonic acid signalling

    Roberts, M. R., 15/01/2016, eLS. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons, 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  33. 2015
  34. Published

    Selection of aphid prey by a generalist predator: do prey chemical defences matter?

    Nesbit, C. M., Wilby, A., Roberts, M. R. & Menendez Martinez, M. R., 12/2015, In: Ecological Entomology. 40, 6, p. 767-775 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  35. Published

    Keeping it in the family: transgenerational memories of plant defence

    Singh, P. & Roberts, M. R., 10/2015, In: CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources. 10, 6 p., 26.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineLiterature reviewpeer-review

  36. Published

    Measuring stress signalling responses of stomata in isolated epidermis of graminaceous species.

    Shen, L., Sun, P., Bonnell, V., Edwards, K., Hetherington, A., McAinsh, M. & Roberts, M., 2015, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 6, 533.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  37. 2014
  38. Published

    Glutamate receptor-like channels in plants: an amino acid sensing role in plant defence?

    Forde, B. & Roberts, M., 2/06/2014, In: F1000Prime Reports. 6, 7 p., 37.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineLiterature reviewpeer-review

  39. Published

    Glutamate receptor-like channels in plants: a role as amino acid sensors in plant defence?

    Forde, B. G. & Roberts, M. R., 2/06/2014, In: F1000Prime Reports. 6, 7 p., 37.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  40. 2013
  41. Published

    Reduction of photosynthetic sensitivity in response to abiotic stress in tomato is mediated by a new generation plant activator

    Wargent, J. J., Pickup, D., Paul, N. D. & Roberts, M. R., 30/07/2013, In: BMC Plant Biology. 13, 1, 15 p., 108.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  42. Published

    Preface. Induced Resistance to Biotic Stress.

    Roberts, M., 03/2013, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 64, 5, p. 1235–1236 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineSpecial issue

  43. Published

    Unraveling the epigenetic basis of transgenerational immune priming

    López, A., Luna, E., Roberts, M., Vera, P. & Ton, J., 2013, IOBC-WPRS Bulletin: Proceedings of the meeting at Avignon, France, 10 - 13 June, 2013. “Leaping from success in the lab to success in the field”. Bardin, M., Mauch-Mani, B., Mazzotta, S., Nicot, P., Pieterse, C., Poessel, J.-L., Ponchet, M. & Schmitt, A. (eds.). Vol. 89. p. 33-35 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  44. 2012
  45. Published

    Next generation systemic acquired resistance

    Luna, E., Bruce, T., Roberts, M., Flors, V. & Ton, J., 02/2012, In: Plant Physiology. 158, 2, p. 844-853 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  46. Published

    Treating seeds with activators of plant defence generates long-lasting priming of resistance to pests and pathogens.

    Worrall, D., Holroyd, G. H., Moore, J. P., Glowacz, M., Croft, P., Taylor, J. E., Paul, N. D. & Roberts, M. R., 02/2012, In: New Phytologist. 193, 3, p. 770-778 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  47. Published

    A stress-specific calcium signature regulating an ozone-responsive gene expression network in Arabidopsis

    McAinsh, M., Short, E., North, K., Roberts, M., Shirras, A. & Hetherington, A., 2012, In: Plant Journal. 71, 6, p. 948–961 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  48. 2011
  49. Published

    Biological control of sheath blight disease of rice by siderophore producing rhizobacterial strains and their role in efficient mobilisation of micronutrients from soil

    Naureen, Z., Hafeez, F. Y. & Roberts, M., 09/2011, In: Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 22, Supplement 1, p. S48-S48 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineMeeting abstract

  50. Published

    Light as both an input and an output of wound-induced reactive oxygen formation in Arabidopsis leaves

    Morker, K. & Roberts, M., 1/08/2011, In: Plant Signaling and Behavior. 6, 8, p. 1087-1089 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  51. Published

    Light exerts multiple levels of influence on the Arabidopsis wound response

    Morker, K. & Roberts, M., 05/2011, In: Plant, Cell and Environment. 34, 5, p. 717–728

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  52. 2009
  53. Published

    Identification of rice blast disease-suppressing bacterial strains from the rhizosphere of rice grown in Pakistan.

    Naureen, Z., Price, A. H., Hafeez, F. Y. & Roberts, M. R., 12/2009, In: Crop Protection. 28, 12, p. 1052-1060 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  54. Published

    A consortium of siderophore-producing bacterial strains from the rhizosphere of rice plants induces systemic resistance in rice against sheath blight disease

    Naureen, Z., Hafeez, F. & Roberts, M., 2009, Aspects of Applied Biology. ASSOCIATION OF APPLIED BIOLOGISTS, Vol. 98. p. 17-19 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  55. Published

    Induction of systemic resistance against rice blast disease by plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) isolated from the rhizosphere of rice

    Naureen, Z., Hafeez, F. Y. & Roberts, M., 2009, Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture: Exploring the hidden potentials of microbes. Hafeez, F. Y., Malik, K. A. & Zafar, Y. (eds.). Islamabad, Pakistan: National Commission on Biotechnology, Pakistan, p. 261-266 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  56. 2007
  57. Published

    Does GABA act as a signal in plants? : hints from molecular studies.

    Roberts, M. R., 09/2007, In: Plant Signaling and Behavior. 2, 5, p. 407-408 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  58. Published

    Early signals in the wound response of Arabidopsis thaliana

    Morker, K. & Roberts, M., 2007, In: Plant Biology (Rockville). 2007, p. 30-31 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineMeeting abstract

  59. 2006
  60. Published

    Regulation of Arabidopsis 14-3-3 gene expression by GABA.

    Lancien, M. & Roberts, M. R., 07/2006, In: Plant, Cell and Environment. 29, 7, p. 1430-1436 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  61. Published

    Seduced by the dark side: integrating molecular and ecological perspectives on the influence of light on plant defence against pests and pathogens.

    Roberts, M. R. & Paul, N. D., 06/2006, In: New Phytologist. 170, 4, p. 677-699 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  62. Published

    Imaging singlet oxygen generation in wounded plants

    Roberts, M., Morker, K. & Flor-Henry, M., 04/2006, In: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology. 143, 4 (Supplement) , p. S143-S143 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineMeeting abstract

  63. Published

    Plant methods moves to fund open-access publishing

    Forde, B. G. & Roberts, M. R., 2006, In: Plant Methods. 2, 6

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorial

  64. 2005
  65. Published

    Fast-track applications : the potential for direct delivery of proteins and nucleic acids to plant cells for the discovery of the gene function.

    Roberts, M. R., 15/12/2005, In: Plant Methods. 1, p. 12

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  66. Published

    Plant methods: putting the spotlight on technological innovation in the plant sciences.

    Forde, B. G. & Roberts, M. R., 18/08/2005, In: Plant Methods. 1, 1, p. 1 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorialpeer-review

  67. Published

    Phosphate-dependent anion channel-mediated citrate efflux from Arabidopsis roots

    Diatloff, E., Roberts, M., Sanders, D. & Roberts, S., 07/2005, In: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology. 141, 3 Supplement, p. S222-S223 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineMeeting abstract

  68. Published

    Roles for plant 14-3-3 proteins in signalling and development.

    Lancien, M., McCabe, T. C., Chang, C. & Roberts, M. R., 07/2005, In: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology. 141, 3 Supplement, p. S258-S259 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineMeeting abstract

  69. Published

    Imaging singlet oxygen generation in wounded plant leaves.

    Flor-Henry, M., Morker, K. & Roberts, M. R., 03/2005, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 56, Supplement 1, p. i29

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineMeeting abstract

Previous 1 2 Next

Back to top