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The Plant Cell Features November and December 2025 First Authors

Behind the manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals, and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Bluesky, X and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links to read their articles. Xiangyun Yang Xiangyun Yang is the First Author […]

Plant Physiology Features October, November, and December 2025 First Authors

You’ve seen our First Authors on X, BlueSky, and Facebook. Behind the manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals, and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. Read more about these dedicated people here. Aditi Gotkhindikar Aditi Gotkhindikar (she/her) is the First Author of Is GCR1 the GPR157 of plants? published February 2025. She is […]

The Plant Cell Features August, September, and October 2025 First Authors

Behind the manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Bluesky, X and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links to read their articles. Ning Li Ning Li (She) is the First […]

Understanding Biases in Plant Science: Why It Matters for Early-Career Researchers

Recently, conversations about inclusion have gained visibility across the film industry, public policy, and even toy design. Yet how often do we pause to reflect on equity within science itself, particularly in academic environments? Bias is a preference for or against a person, group, idea, or belief, often based on stereotypes rather than evidence (Murphy, […]

Plant Direct Spotlights 2025 First Authors (Second Edition)

Text: Behind 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. Carlos Rigon Carlos Rigon (He/Him) is […]

How to Build a Start-up in Plant Sciences

What is a start-up? When you hear the word “start-up”, you might picture tech hubs, pitch decks, and overnight success stories. But what actually defines a start-up? At its core, a start-up is a young company navigating high uncertainty while searching for a scalable and repeatable business model. Unlike traditional businesses that follow established paths, […]

Plant Physiology Spotlights June, July, and August 2025 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 Bluesky, Facebook, and Twitter — now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links below to read their articles. Hui Zheng Hui Zheng […]