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A Message from the Initiative Originator, Kevin Cox Jr., Ph.D: Throughout my career, I have attended a number of exciting scientific conferences. These conferences have provided me with a chance to share my science among my peers, network and build new connections, and hear selected speakers give…

Scientific theories and methods can be complex. This may lead to misunderstandings, cause fear about scientific knowledge, and affect public trust in scientific research. To effectively engage with the public and gain their support, scientists must actively communicate about their work. Many expect…

Plantae Presents: Plant Science for Startups Featuring Kathleen Hefferon, Maria Sorkin, Adrián López Velarde, Daniel Westcott, and Weslee Glenn When: Friday, February 23, 2024, at 8:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GMT | 9:30 PM IST About this Webinar Embark on a transformative journey through…

Discrimination is not a new topic, we hear it on the news, we see it on social media, we have -hopefully- talked about it with our peers in conferences or during lunch.  It might sound even repetitive. But then, if we have talked, read and heard so much about it, why are we still writing on this? Unfortunately,…

Review: A century of studying plant secondary metabolism—From “what?” to “where, how, and why?”  Phytochemicals, also known as plant secondary metabolites, play primary roles in plant development, structure, and response to the environment. Their metabolism has been studied for over a century.…

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 Twitter and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links below the pictures…

Plant sciences is a field of study that focuses on plant growth, reproduction, evolution, and adaptation. It is critical in providing food and nutrition to the growing global population, especially in the face of climate change. In addition, plant sciences also provide us with medicine, fibre, and ornamental…

Have you ever thought of creating your own company? More than ever, college graduates are considering entrepreneurship as a career option. A global scale survey in 2021, involving around 267,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 58 countries revealed that around 11% of the students already…