Along 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 the harm they are causing to both individuals and institutions, as well as the cascading impact they have on the plant biology workforce and, by extension, our nation’s […]
Neurodivergence refers to the variations in human neurocognitive functioning, encompassing conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and others. The term “neurodivergence” comes from the broader concept of “neurodiversity,” a term often solely attributed to Australian sociologist Judy Singer in 1998, although many advocates of the global autistic community […]
This community blog harbors personal viewpoints on how to navigate parenthood and academia from two perspectives, one a current academic parent and another future academic parent. As a female academic parent, Dr. Indrani Kakati’s tryst with parenting has been full of roller-coaster experiences. As an early career researcher in a faraway land from home, a […]
Plantae Presents – Pathways to Impact: Translating Plant Science Research Into Real-world Applications Featuring MariCarmen Alamar, Anne Runkel and Katarzyna Retzer When: Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 7:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM GMT | 11 PM Beijing About this Webinar This webinar will explore the journey from cutting-edge plant […]
The Decline of Classical Botany Though many of us may recognize the word ‘botany’, we may also associate it with dusty books and 18th century science. ‘Botany’ is not used frequently in our vocabulary. The origins of the word are likely Greek, from botane (meaning plant or herb) and dates to Homer’s the Iliad in […]
The advancement of scientific knowledge often relies on long-term research efforts, which enable researchers to study multiple factors and thoroughly test their hypothesis. In plant biology, long research projects serve as a cornerstone, providing crucial insights into complex processes and environmental interactions. Such long research involves testing hypotheses and exploring solutions using a diverse array […]
Dr. Rachel Egger is a principal scientist at Syngenta. She obtained her Ph.D. in 2016 from Stanford University, where she investigated maize reproductive development. In 2018, she joined Syngenta and has recently been acknowledged as an Inspiring Woman in Plant Science by ASPB (https://blog.aspb.org/25-inspiring-women-in-plant-biology/). Discover more about Dr. Egger in this conversation. Burcu Alptekin: […]
Is there anything more daunting than beginning a new writing project and staring at a blank page for days or even weeks? This common challenge often feels overwhelming, but there are strategies to overcome it. Scientific writing can be especially demanding. Crafting a journal article requires simplifying complex scientific concepts, detailed methodologies, and analyses into […]
Plantae Presents – Climate Extremes and Plant Sciences: Balancing Innovation with Environmental Stewardship Featuring Li Yan, Gaurav Zinta, Justin G. A. Whitehill and Jesse Lasky When: January 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM Beijing | 1:00 AM GMT | 6:30 AM IST | 8:00 PM EST (on 01/20) About this Webinar Climate extremes such as […]