Plants have their own version of an immune system—and it’s smarter than you might think. Through a process called Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR), plants can “remember” an attack and prepare for the next one, arming themselves with long-lasting, broad-spectrum immunity. When one leaf is infected,…

Running on empty: How does the absence of mtDNA shape mitochondrial movement and connectivity? Mitochondria move within cells to support bioenergetic function and enable sharing of content, including mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Since not all plant mitochondria carry a full set of, or any mtDNA, sharing…

Plant science is closely tied to our food, our environment, and even the fight against climate change. Yet, it is often overlooked by undergraduates who might be searching for a “meaningful career path” such as in medicine, computer science or engineering. Many students enter the university without…

Behind the Plant Physiology manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Bluesky, Facebook, and Twitter — now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links…

In the rapidly changing field of plant science, where new technologies and interdisciplinary methods are transforming our understanding of plant biology, one timeless driver of progress remains constant: curiosity. “Science begins by asking questions and then seeking answers,” yet training scientists…

As scientists, part of our job description is to promote, explain, and illustrate our work through presentations. But what makes oral presentations successful? How do we make our slides effective? In this write-up, we’ll explain the six steps for building a good oral presentation using effective slides.   1.…