
The Impact of Climate Change on Plant Research: Adapting Experimental Designs and Research Priorities
Blog, Featured Article 1Climate 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…

The Role of Policy in Shaping Opportunities for Women in Science: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective
Blog, Featured Article 2Try 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…

Empowering Women Scientists: Success Stories from Developing Countries
Blog, Featured Article 3In 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.…

Plant Physiology Spotlights October 2024 First Authors
Blog, Community, Plant Physiology: Author ProfilesBehind 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…

Plantae Presents - From Dorm Rooms to Discoveries: Inspiring Undergraduates to Pursue Academic Research
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae 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
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How To Start Your Coding Journey
Blog, EducationWhile 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…

2025 Black History Month: Black Plant Scientists Spotlight
Blog, CommunityA Message from the Initiative Originator, Kevin Cox Jr., Ph.D:
What has become a tradition of mine since February 2021, every day of Black History Month I highlight a Black botanist, resulting in over 110 Black botanists and their work being highlighted and amplified by others over the last four years.…

ASPB Reaffirms Its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Blog, CommunityAlong 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,…

Embracing Neurodivergence in the Plant Science Community
Blog, CommunityNeurodivergence 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…