Entries by Plantae Community

Announcing the 2025 ASPB Plantae Fellows

The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is please to announce the 2025 Plantae Fellows, an impressive group ready to bring their best to this resource for the global plant science community. Fellows are selected for their interest in and enthusiasm for growing the plant science community, as well as for their science communication skills, […]

ASPB Introduces the 2025 Plantae Editors

Returning in 2025, ASPB has appointed its new group of Plantae Editors to further support Plantae’s growth and goal to serve as a community resource for plant biologists, by plant biologists. The Plantae Editors all served as Plantae Fellows in previous program years and are returning ready to support the 2025 Plantae Fellows.  About Plantae […]

Just Surviving to Thriving: Taking SMART Steps to Build a Successful Lab

  Building your lab in the best possible way is essential for achieving effective and productive outcomes. Running a research lab is an exciting and time-investing operation that needs qualified researchers, space, financing, and technical supplies, regardless of whether the lab does bench work, high throughput computing work, or a combination of both. Early career scientists […]

2024 Plant Direct Author Features (Third Edition)

Read all about why these Plant Direct First Authors chose to pursue plant sciences and see their manuscripts here. Lauren Cole-Osborn Lauren Cole-Osborn (she/her) is the first author of Critical parameters for robust Agrobacterium-mediated transient transformation and quantitative promoter assays in Catharanthus roseus seedlings published 05 June 2024. She is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at […]

Plant Physiology Spotlights July 2024 First Authors

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. Qiongqiong Zhang Qiongqiong Zhang (she/her) […]

Does Where You Graduate From Matter?

How much influence does your alma mater have on your career success? Does attending a prestigious school guarantee a successful career, or is it less relevant in a world prioritizing skills and experience? In this article, I will explore these questions to clarify the age-old debate: does where you graduate from truly matter? By examining […]

Strategic Career Planning for Plant Scientists: Navigating Your Path to Success

Embarking on a career in plant science is both exciting and challenging. As the world grapples with pressing issues like climate change, food security, and sustainable agriculture, plant scientists play a pivotal role in developing innovative solutions. However, to make a meaningful impact and achieve personal career satisfaction, strategic planning is essential. This blog dives […]