Classical Botany in the Shadow of Molecular Science: Why It Still Matters
Featured Article 1The Decline of Classical Botany
Though many of us may recognize the word ‘botany’, we may also associate it with dusty books and 18th century science. ‘Botany’ is not used frequently in our vocabulary. The origins of the word are likely Greek, from botane (meaning plant or herb) and dates…
Capsella rubella: My Fruity Valentine
Blog, Plant Science Research WeeklyMost shapes in plant organs are pre-determined at the primordial stage and from this point, growth will establish and maintain this shape. Rarely will re-shaping of an organ occur post-organogenesis. However, Hu et al. describe a notable exception in Capsella rubella, a close relative of Arabidopsis…
SOS1, salt, and cryo-imaging of subcellular element distribution
Blog, Plant Science Research WeeklyFor living organisms, proper control of element location is just as important as the control of enzyme location, but harder to study. A new study by Ramakrishna et al. uses an exciting new technology, cryo nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry ion microprobe, to investigate elemental distribution…
Repairing a detrimental domestication variant improves tomato harvests
Blog, Plant Science Research WeeklyDomesticated plants and animals are remarkable human achievements but were achieved with rather blunt instruments. With the benefit of hindsight, we can now see that some of the genes and alleles that passed through the population bottlenecks and artificial selection process are deleterious. Glaus et…
Interconnected memories: How heat stress and bacterial infection shape plant resilience
Blog, Plant Science Research WeeklyMemory—a mysterious cognitive process that retains information over time and shapes future interpretations and actions—is not exclusive to animals. In plants, a similar phenomenon occurs where past exposure to environmental stressors is “memorized,” enabling plants to respond more effectively…
Resiliency in Long Research Projects
Blog, Featured Article 1The advancement of scientific knowledge often relies on long-term research efforts, which enable researchers to study multiple factors and thoroughly test their hypothesis. In plant biology, long research projects serve as a cornerstone, providing crucial insights into complex processes and environmental…
An Interview with Dr. Rachel Egger: Pursuing Science in Industry with Curiosity and Courage
Blog, CommunityDr. Rachel Egger is a principal scientist at Syngenta. She obtained her Ph.D. in 2016 from Stanford University, where she investigated maize reproductive development. In 2018, she joined Syngenta and has recently been acknowledged as an Inspiring Woman in Plant Science by ASPB (https://blog.aspb.org/25-inspiring-women-in-plant-biology/).…
Overcoming a Blank Page: How to Build Healthy Writing Habits
Blog, Featured Article 2Is there anything more daunting than beginning a new writing project and staring at a blank page for days or even weeks? This common challenge often feels overwhelming, but there are strategies to overcome it. Scientific writing can be especially demanding. Crafting a journal article requires simplifying…
Plantae Presents - Climate Extremes and Plant Sciences: Balancing Innovation with Environmental Stewardship
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents - Climate Extremes and Plant Sciences: Balancing Innovation with Environmental Stewardship
Featuring Li Yan, Gaurav Zinta, Justin G. A. Whitehill and Jesse Lasky
When: January 21, 2025, at
9:00 AM Beijing | 1:00 AM GMT | 6:30 AM IST | 8:00 PM EST (on 01/20)
About this Webinar
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