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Coming up through the university system in Brazil, discussion of issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other members of this community (LGBTQ+) was mostly confined to student-led political movements and the Humanities departments. The STEM fields were, in fact, painted as unmarred havens of hard science, devoid of all that “politicisation” that […]
Amidst this bustling world we inhabit, plants stand as silent yet powerful teachers, offering invaluable lessons on stress management. Following are the three key insights that plants provide: Know Your Environment: As sessile beings, plants have mastered the art of adapting to and tolerating the environment they live in. They respond to various abiotic and […]
Plantae Presents: Navigating Conferences for Beginners Featuring Sjon Hartman and Anna Matuszyńska When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 1:30 PM CET | 7:30 AM EDT | 4:30 AM PDT | 7:30 PM Beijing About this Webinar Attending conferences is more than just presenting research and having a few drinks. Why is attending a conference important […]
Read all about why these Plant Direct First Authors chose to pursue plant sciences and see their manuscripts here. Le Thanh Dien Nguyen Le Thanh Dien Nguyen (he/him) is the First Author of Project ChemicalBlooms: Collaborating with Citizen Scientists to Survey the Chemical Diversity and Phylogenetic Distribution of Plant Epicuticular Wax Blooms published 17 May […]
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. Wei Chang Wei Chang […]
Conferences are a key part of academic research and are a great way to stay up to date with new research and trends, connect with likeminded people and experience a new city. But they do represent a significant investment – especially for early career researchers – in funding and in time away from research. So […]
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, […]