Dr. Liana Acevedo-Siaca (X: @Liana_Ace) is currently a post-doctoral researcher in the Plant Research Laboratory at Michigan State University. She obtained her PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, under the supervision of Prof. Stephen P. Long, within the framework of the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) Project. After a brief postdoc at the […]
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. Kaiwei Liu Kaiwei Liu (he/him) is the FIrst […]
This infographic presents an overview of four plant model species you might not have considered for your research: Zostera marina, Physcomitrium patens, Lemna spp., and Marchantia polymorpha. Each one is at a different stage of use as a model and we aim to highlight that they can be used to address questions that can’t be […]
Scientific theories and methods can be complex. This may lead to misunderstandings, cause fear about scientific knowledge, and affect public trust in scientific research. To effectively engage with the public and gain their support, scientists must actively communicate about their work. Many expect scientists to have good communication skills just because they are experts in […]
Plantae Presents: Plant Science for Startups Featuring Kathleen Hefferon, Maria Sorkin, Adrián López Velarde, Daniel Westcott, and Weslee Glenn When: Friday, February 23, 2024, at 8:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GMT | 9:30 PM IST About this Webinar Embark on a transformative journey through the expansive realm of plant science […]
Discrimination is not a new topic, we hear it on the news, we see it on social media, we have -hopefully- talked about it with our peers in conferences or during lunch. It might sound even repetitive. But then, if we have talked, read and heard so much about it, why are we still writing […]
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. Sagar Bashyal Sagar […]
Plant sciences is a field of study that focuses on plant growth, reproduction, evolution, and adaptation. It is critical in providing food and nutrition to the growing global population, especially in the face of climate change. In addition, plant sciences also provide us with medicine, fibre, and ornamental plants. Despite its immense contribution to life, […]
Have you ever thought of creating your own company? More than ever, college graduates are considering entrepreneurship as a career option. A global scale survey in 2021, involving around 267,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 58 countries revealed that around 11% of the students already own a business or running a startup, whereas a whooping […]