Entries by Plantae Community

Integrating Multidisciplinary Approaches in Plant Science Research

As global challenges such as climate change, population growth, and food security intensify, it is increasingly evident that traditional, isolated approaches to plant science research are insufficient to address these complex, interconnected issues. The intricate nature of plant systems and the scale of these challenges demand a multidisciplinary approach that integrates insights and methodologies from […]

The Impact of Climate Change on Plant Research: Adapting Experimental Designs and Research Priorities

Climate change is reshaping the landscape of plant research, necessitating a fundamental shift in experimental designs and research priorities. As the effects of climate change become increasingly pronounced, researchers are compelled to adapt their methodologies to address the challenges posed by a rapidly changing environment. This blog explores the implications of climate change on plant […]

The Role of Policy in Shaping Opportunities for Women in Science: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective

Try asking your colleague why they think the present decade of the 21st century needs better policies to shape opportunities for women in science? We did and the answer was clear – society thinks males are inherently adept at being leaders, despite evidence proving otherwise (Novotney, 2024). Throughout history there have been many instances of […]

Empowering Women Scientists: Success Stories from Developing Countries

In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific research and academia, women from developing countries are breaking barriers and redefining success. Despite systemic challenges, many female scientists continue to rise, carving out spaces for themselves in leadership roles, research, and entrepreneurship. Through the experiences of remarkable women -including Dr. Lavanya Bhagavatula, founder of Anvaya Biotech in India, […]

Plant Physiology Spotlights October 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. Tianchi Jiang 蒋天池 (Tianchi Jiang) […]

Plantae Presents – From Dorm Rooms to Discoveries: Inspiring Undergraduates to Pursue Academic Research

Plantae Presents – From Dorm Rooms to Discoveries: Inspiring Undergraduates to Pursue Academic Research   Featuring Neha Bhatia, Kevin Cox, Jess Gersony and Jason Rauscher   When: March 26, 2025, at 7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT | 2:00 PM GMT | 10 PM Beijing About this Webinar The schedule of an undergraduate student […]

How To Start Your Coding Journey

While learning how to code may seem like a daunting task, having the ability to code can help streamline your research in plant science. Knowing how to code can significantly improve your data analysis and visualization, and help you automate tasks – not to mention that it looks good on your CV. Although many programming […]

ASPB Reaffirms Its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Along with many others, we have done our best to absorb the deluge of executive actions that have taken place over the past few weeks. We recognize the harm they are causing to both individuals and institutions, as well as the cascading impact they have on the plant biology workforce and, by extension, our nation’s […]

Embracing Neurodivergence in the Plant Science Community

Neurodivergence refers to the variations in human neurocognitive functioning, encompassing conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and others. The term “neurodivergence” comes from the broader concept of “neurodiversity,” a term often solely attributed to Australian sociologist Judy Singer in 1998, although many advocates of the global autistic community […]