Plantae Presents - Grants and Funding: Finding Outside Collaborators
Blog, Education, Plantae Webinars, Upcoming Plantae PresentsPlantae Presents - Grants and Funding: Finding Outside Collaborators
Featuring Vinay Shukla and Paolo Maria Triozzi
When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at
6:00 AM PDT | 9:00 AM EDT | 2:00 PM BST | 9:00 PM Beijing
About this Webinar
Securing funding, such as a European Research Council (ERC)…
The Unforeseen Benefits of Curiosity-Driven Research
Blog, Featured Article 1The Benefits of Curiosity-Driven Research
It was only a few years ago when everyone around the country and world learned about the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), as it was a common method for testing for SARS-CoV-2 infections. Despite this, PCR has been around for decades and serves important roles…
Applications Now Open For the 2026-2027 Plantae Fellows Program
BlogAre you a creative and articulate plant scientist looking to connect with other like-minded folks? We need your help to nurture and grow Plantae, the online home for the global plant science community that is powered by ASPB. We are looking for individuals who want to become highly engaged by creating…
The Hidden World of Mycorrhizae and Their Impact on Plant Health and Ecosystems
Blog, Featured Article 2The trendy invisible world beneath our feet
Although the fungal world popped up in recent years thanks to several factors, including the Netflix documentary “Fantastic Fungi”, they have been on Earth for hundreds of millions of years, playing essential roles in ecosystems long before humans even…
Reimagining Undergraduate Teaching and Research
Blog, Featured Article 3Setting the stage
All of us remember sitting in front of a tutor and feeling completely inadequate for not understanding something that seemed obvious to everyone else. At the same time, many of us who have mentored students also remember encountering that one student who appeared unable to understand…
Beyond AlphaFold: The Technologies Waiting to Change Plant Science
Blog, EducationThere is probably not a plant scientist on the planet who has not heard of AlphaFold (Jumper et al., 2021). Many of you reading this have likely used it. What began as DeepMind’s attempt to apply artificial intelligence to one of biology’s longest-standing problems became a breakthrough that gave…
Plantae Presents: The Benefit of Scientific Societies for Undergraduates to PIs
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: The Benefit of Scientific Societies for Undergraduates to PIs
Featuring Catrina Adams, Jennifer Hartley, Dior Kelley, Amy Newell, and Kaitlin Saward
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at
8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 4:00 PM BST | 11:00 PM Beijing
About this Webinar
Many plant…
The Plant Cell Features January, February and March 2026 First Authors
Blog, Community, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesBehind 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.
Vinod…
Why Does Plant Science Need More Storytellers?
Blog, CommunityThe world has grown impatient, especially with science. People want information about things they care about, from people whom they can trust. Trust is built through stories that connect scientific research to everyday life. These stories must feel relevant, told by people who show what they care about…