Opinion: A canopy conundrum: can wind-induced movement help to increase crop productivity by relieving photosynthetic limitations? ($) High wind speeds may result in substantial damage to crop canopies, resulting in a loss of productivity. Lower wind speeds affect crop canopies in different ways – while physical damage does not occur, the movement of plant tissues […]
Elio Fantini, first author of Pivotal roles of cryptochromes 1a and 2 in tomato development and physiology Current Position: Postdoctoral fellow at ENEA Trisaia, Italy Education: Master’s Degree in Agriculture sciences and technologies, University of Pisa, Italy. PhD in Molecular, industrial and environmental biotechnology, University of Verona, Italy. Non-scientific Interests: Playing with my daughter, reading, […]
Yang-Er Chen, first author of The Low Molecular Mass Photosystem II Protein PsbTn is Important for Light Acclimation Current Position: Associate Professor, College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University Education: Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and M.Sc. in Ornamental Plants and Gardening, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; B.Sc. in Biology Education, Jiujiang University, Jiangxi, China. Non-scientific […]
Amanda A. Cardoso, first author of Hydraulics regulates stomatal responses to changes in leaf water status in Athyrium filix-femina Current Position: Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA Education: PhD in Plant Physiology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil Non-scientific Interests: Traveling, outdoor activities, bushwalking, soccer-beer-BBQ Brief bio: Plants have always captured my […]
We recognize the hard work that goes into scientific discovery, and the significant challenges faced by those at the beginning of their research career: low pay, long hours, and job insecurity. And yet, without graduate students and postdocs, science would grind to a virtual halt. As publisher and a professional society, ASPB is actively seeking […]
Elisabeth Grund, first author of Plant NLRs with integrated domains: Unity makes strength Current Position: Postdoctoral researcher at the LIPM, INRA Occitanie-Toulouse, France Education: PhD in Phytopathology (specialization: Fungal genetics) from Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, France; MSc in Applied and Molecular Botany, University of Hamburg, Germany; BSc in Biosciences / Life Sciences, University of […]
Anna Newman-Griffis, first author of Medicago LINC complexes function in nuclear morphology, nuclear movement, and root nodule symbiosis Current Position: Teaching Associate, The Ohio State University Center for Life Sciences Education Education: BA, Biology, Carleton College; PhD, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, The Ohio State University Non-scientific interests: Baking, sewing, hiking, gaming, singing Brief bio: […]
By Amna Mhamdi and Scott Hayes They say you can get too much of a good thing, and for plants that is certainly true. Light is essential for growth, but excessive light causes an overloading of the plant’s photosynthetic machinery. This excess energy can spill out and, through formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), damage […]
Plants use diverse strategies for salt tolerance, including regulated transport of several different ions and production of compatible organic solutes. In April 2018, a workshop was held to discuss strategies for breeding salt tolerance in plants, with a focus on the energy requirements of various strategies. Some specific approaches for improving salinity tolerance in crops […]