Uncovering the kinase switch to coordinate symbiosis and immunity
Plant Science Research WeeklyBiological nitrogen fixation is a vital natural process that converts atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, enabling its assimilation into essential biomolecules such as amino acids and nucleic acids. This unique capability is primarily carried out by specialized microbes, often through their…
A roadmap to get fruit and veg back on the table
Plant Science Research Weekly
We all know that a healthy body requires a diet rich in fruits and vegetables., yet the vast majority of people living in the US don’t eat the recommended daily amounts of these plant foods. This deficit, and the accompanying over-reliance on grain-based and ultraprocessed foods, means that America…
Plant Science Research Weekly: May 23, 2025
WWR Full PostReview: Lost in translation – lessons from concepts that don’t translate from Arabidopsis
The May 2025 issue of The Plant Cell has a focus on Arabidopsis and how this simple model plant has had an outsized impact on our understanding of pretty much everything botanical (and beyond). Alongside…
July 17: Plant Physiology panel discussion on Numeracy, Realism, and Relevance in Plant Science
UncategorizedPlant Physiology webinar Numeracy, Realism, and Relevance in Plant Science Recorded Thursday July 17, 2025 About this panel discussion There has been a recent uptick in frustration with overclaiming and overselling at the interface between molecular plant science and agriculture. Relatedly, there is…
ASPB President’s Update: ASPB Election Season—Toward a More Engaged and Transparent Nominations Process
UncategorizedElections are now underway for officers to serve in leadership positions for the Society. Several updates have been made to the process in recent years to improve community engagement and enhance transparency, and a change in the way nominations are solicited was clarified and approved recently in our…
Back to Basics: Contributions of Plant Science to Fundamental Scientific Concepts
Blog, EducationPlant biology has always been at the center of biological research. When most people think about biology, they often think of human physiology—doctors with stethoscopes, the structure of the heart, or the brain. I know, at least when I was in school, the image of biology often revolved around humans…
Becoming a Better Teacher: How to Get Started in Pedagogical Studies
Blog, EducationAsk someone to name their favourite teacher, a few names instantly come to mind - those who shaped their journeys in significant ways. But what makes a teacher ‘good’? Their subject matter expertise or communication style or empathy? There could not be one single reason. In fact at the crux of it…
2024 Plant Direct Author Features (Fifth Edition)
Blog, Community, Plant Direct: Author ProfilesBehind manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Bluesky, Twitter, and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links below the pictures to…
Congratulations to ASPB’s 2025 Award Recipients
UncategorizedThe American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 awards, which honor distinction in service, outreach, education, and research. Adolph E. Gude Jr. Award Brian Larkins, University of Arizona, Tucson ASPB Innovation Prize for Agricultural Technology Marc…