Happy Pride Month! We hope you have a proud and happy month celebrating the support and diversity of the LGBTQ+ plant scientist community. Our hope is we all continue to work together to cultivate an inclusive and accepting community for all plant scientists. As part of our goal to foster community, we are thrilled to […]
When discussing mental health, the conversation is often paired with comments to break the stigma—the negative or discriminatory attitudes associated with mental illness. Yet, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults in the US experience mental illness each year, with 50% of mental illness symptoms appearing by age 14. Indeed, […]
Behind the manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Twitter and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links to read their articles. Xinyong Wang Xinyong Wang is the First Author […]
Introduction: Modern agriculture is faced with a plethora of challenges ranging from weather extremes such as floods, drought and heat waves due to climate change to depletion of arable land due to urbanization and soil erosion. Additionally, pests and diseases exacerbate crop loss, adding to the complexity faced by farmers worldwide. Optimizing crop productivity while […]
The concept of ‘interdisciplinarity’ has emerged as a salient term within the scientific discourse, signifying an escalated interest in both the promotion of interdisciplinary methodologies and the evaluation of their efficacy. The scientific community increasingly recognizes interdisciplinary collaboration as a vital enhancement to scientific inquiry and a judicious career maneuver, receiving substantial support from funding […]
Plantae Presents: Greener Plates, Brighter Future: The Power of Plant-Based Diets Featuring Batuhan Inanlar and Aitor Sánchez When: Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM BST | 10:00 AM Beijing About this Webinar Join us for an exploration of the transformative potential of plant-based diets in shaping […]
Writing grant applications could be tricky and time-consuming. Before embarking on developing a grant proposal, it is essential that the overarching aim(s) of the research proposal align closely with the objectives of the funding agencies. For example, some funding agencies offer monetary support only for fundamental research and therefore, the nature of the proposed research […]
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 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. Nils Rugen Nils Rugen […]
Behind the manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Twitter and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links to read their articles. Jie Wang Jie Wang (he/his) is the First […]