The Challenge of Doing It All The role of a researcher encompasses a wide range of demanding and often competing responsibilities, including experimental design, data analysis, manuscript writing, grant preparation, teaching, administrative duties, and collaboration. This multifaceted workload requires subject expertise and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Unlike conventional jobs with clearer […]
Introduction In an era of tremendous progress in plant science, ethical questions have become critical. From genetic changes to biotechnological interventions, researchers’ ever-increasing capabilities make it necessary to consider the ethical consequences of their work. Plant ethics is concerned with the moral relevance of plants beyond their utility to humans, calling for a more comprehensive […]
The delivery of research outputs promotes knowledge exchange and provides bases for future studies. Protecting the outputs facilitates continuing knowledge sharing, which will enhance research development. Research outputs in any format can be protected. In this post, we will explore intellectual property (IP), copyright, and patents. We will also discuss the dilemma between publishing and […]
Plantae Presents – Role of Plant Scientists in Space Agriculture: Gardening the Galaxy Featuring Simon Gilroy, Veronica De Micco, and Jenny Mortimer When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM PDT | 5:00 PM EDT | 10:00 PM BST | 5:00 AM Beijing About this Webinar This webinar explores the pivotal role plant scientists […]
Being a postdoc is an exciting career step, where you get to act as a researcher, but also sometimes a teacher, mentor, lab manager, project coordinator, shoulder-to-cry-on, and about every other role under the sun! But how do you prepare for this kind of role? And then, how do you show someone hiring that you […]
“Networking” still sounds like something that requires a name tag and a slightly forced smile. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s be honest: the word “networking” tends to evoke a very specific image, stiff receptions, questionable cheese cubes, and someone asking you, “So, what’s your dissertation about?” while glancing at the exit. But networking […]
Plant 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 or animals, rather than plants. […]
Ask 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 is a key […]
Behind 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 read their articles. Yunus Sahin Yunus Sahin is the […]