Plantae Presents - From Dorm Rooms to Discoveries: Inspiring Undergraduates to Pursue Academic Research
Mar. 26, 10:00 am Eastern: Whether you are curious about starting your first project or need help encouraging students to start research, this session will provide valuable guidance to help you take that first step.
2025 Black History Month: Black Plant Scientists Spotlight
Kevin Cox Jr., PhD, continues his annual series bringing visibility to exceptional scientists and their work.
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Featured Articles
- How To Start Your Coding JourneyBy: Plantae CommunityFebruary 24, 2025While learning how to code may seem like a daunting task, having the ability to code can help streamline your research in plant science. Knowing how read more...
- ASPB Reaffirms Its Commitment to Diversity and InclusionBy: Plantae CommunityFebruary 11, 2025Along with many others, we have done our best to absorb the deluge of executive actions that have taken place over the past few weeks. We recognize read more...
- Embracing Neurodivergence in the Plant Science CommunityBy: Plantae CommunityFebruary 10, 2025Neurodivergence refers to the variations in human neurocognitive functioning, encompassing conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), read more...
Education
Plantae Presents – From Dorm Rooms to Discoveries: Inspiring Undergraduates to Pursue Academic Research
By: Plantae CommunityFebruary 26, 2025Plantae Presents – From Dorm Rooms to Discoveries: Inspiring Undergraduates to Pursue Academic Research Featuring Neha Bhatia, Kevin read more...Plantae Presents – Pathways to Impact: Translating Plant Science Research Into Real-world Applications
By: Plantae CommunityJanuary 31, 2025Plantae Presents – Pathways to Impact: Translating Plant Science Research Into Real-world Applications Featuring MariCarmen Alamar, Anne Runkel read more...Classical Botany in the Shadow of Molecular Science: Why It Still Matters
By: Plantae CommunityJanuary 27, 2025The Decline of Classical Botany Though many of us may recognize the word ‘botany’, we may also associate it with dusty books and 18th century read more...
Careers
Being a Parent and Future Parent in Academia
By: Plantae CommunityFebruary 3, 2025This community blog harbors personal viewpoints on how to navigate parenthood and academia from two perspectives, one a current academic parent and read more...Resiliency in Long Research Projects
By: Plantae CommunityJanuary 20, 2025The advancement of scientific knowledge often relies on long-term research efforts, which enable researchers to study multiple factors and thoroughly read more...Maintaining and Keeping Your CV Updated
By: Plantae CommunityDecember 9, 2024Start early and stay prepared Creating a strong curriculum vitae (CV) starts well before you sit down to write it. Your CV should reflect your read more...
Research Insights
Review: The complexities of metabolite transport in C4 photosynthesis
By: Mae MercadoMarch 7, 2025C4 photosynthesis, an adaptive mechanism to spatially concentrate CO2 around Rubisco to enhance carbon fixation, has evolved independently at least read more...From water to land: What bryophytes reveal about plant evolution and adaptations
By: Ching ChanMarch 7, 2025The transition of plants from aquatic to terrestrial environments occurred approximately 400 million years ago, leading to the diversification of two read more...Two blue-light photoreceptors (cry1 and phot1) function differently in hypocotyl light responses
By: Mary WilliamsMarch 7, 2025Plants have several types of light receptors that control various responses to light, such as leaf expansion, time-of-flowering, and hypocotyl read more...