Da Cao, first author of "Auxin-independent effects of apical dominance induce changes in phytohormones correlated with bud outgrowth" Current Position: Postdoctoral researcher at Laboratory of Functional Plant Biology, Ghent University Education: PhD The University of Queensland, Australia (Principle…

Ravi Shankar Kumar, first author of "microRNA408 and its encoded peptide regulate sulfur assimilation and arsenic stress response in Arabidopsis" Current Position: Project Associate at CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow India. Education: Ph.D. in Science…

Taotao Wang, first author of "Alternative 3′-untranslated regions regulate high salt tolerance of Spartina alterniflora" Current Position: Shanghai Jiaotong University, College of Life Science and Technology, Research associate. Education: 2016/09-2020/06, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University,…

Yaxiu Xu, first author of "Exogenous Ca2+ Promotes Transcription Factor Phosphorylation to Suppress Ethylene Biosynthesis in Apple" Current Position: Ph. D. candidate, College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang, China Education: B.S. (2015) and M.S. (2018) from Shenyang…

Tao et al. identify the transporter for beta amino acids that induce priming in plants. https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koac271 By Jurriaan Ton & Chia-Nan Tao, University of Sheffield Background: Specific chemicals can induce long-lasting disease resistance in plants. These chemicals act by…

It has often been said that the difference between “science” and “messing around” is that in science, you have to write stuff down. Keeping a good written record of your research is a key skill to learn as you progress as a scientist, no matter if you're working in academia, industry, or in the…

Black History Month is an opportunity to highlight the importance of racial justice and equity and remind us that creating equitable and inclusive environments requires ongoing efforts beyond performative allyship. This is especially true in scientific institutions. While several important commitments…

Microalgae are small, photosynthetic algae that have emerged as important contributors to food and nutrient production. This review describes the many ways they can be grown (e.g., autotrophic, with sunlight or artificial light; heterotrophic, with sugar inputs; or mixotrophic, a combination of both)…