Climate change is reshaping the landscape of plant research, necessitating a fundamental shift in experimental designs and research priorities. As the effects of climate change become increasingly pronounced, researchers are compelled to adapt their methodologies to address the challenges posed by a rapidly changing environment. This blog explores the implications of climate change on plant […]
Try asking your colleague why they think the present decade of the 21st century needs better policies to shape opportunities for women in science? We did and the answer was clear – society thinks males are inherently adept at being leaders, despite evidence proving otherwise (Novotney, 2024). Throughout history there have been many instances of […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific research and academia, women from developing countries are breaking barriers and redefining success. Despite systemic challenges, many female scientists continue to rise, carving out spaces for themselves in leadership roles, research, and entrepreneurship. Through the experiences of remarkable women -including Dr. Lavanya Bhagavatula, founder of Anvaya Biotech in India, […]
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 Facebook and Twitter — now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links below to read their articles. Tianchi Jiang 蒋天池 （Tianchi Jiang） […]
Plantae Presents – From Dorm Rooms to Discoveries: Inspiring Undergraduates to Pursue Academic Research Featuring Neha Bhatia, Kevin Cox, Jess Gersony and Jason Rauscher When: March 26, 2025, at 7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT | 2:00 PM GMT | 10 PM Beijing About this Webinar The schedule of an undergraduate student […]
While 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 to code can significantly improve your data analysis and visualization, and help you automate tasks – not to mention that it looks good on your CV. Although many programming […]
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 […]