
The Plant Cell Features November and December 2025 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.
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Plant Physiology Features October, November, and December 2025 First Authors
Blog, Community, Plant Physiology: Author ProfilesYou’ve seen our First Authors on X, BlueSky, and Facebook. Behind the manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals, and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. Read more about these dedicated people here.
Aditi Gotkhindikar
Aditi Gotkhindikar (she/her) is the First…

Plantae Presents: Alternative Career Paths for Plant Scientists
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: What to Keep in Mind When Starting in a New Lab
Featuring Max Moorcroft, Harry Pink, and Katia Zacharakik
When: Thursday, March 19, 2026, at
9:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM EDT | 4:00 PM GMT | 12:00 AM Beijing (3/20)
About this Webinar
Many of us hear about the two main options for…

The Plant Cell Features August, September, and October 2025 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.
Ning…

What Vanilla, Morphine, and Denim Have in Common
Blog, Community, Featured Article 2Think about the last thing you ate. Maybe there was a hint of vanilla. Or a bitter edge to your coffee. Perhaps you drank something dark red: a berry smoothie, a glass of red wine. Now think about the last medicine you took, the fragrance you sprayed on this morning, or the blue jeans you are wearing.…

Understanding Biases in Plant Science: Why It Matters for Early-Career Researchers
Blog, CareersRecently, conversations about inclusion have gained visibility across the film industry, public policy, and even toy design. Yet how often do we pause to reflect on equity within science itself, particularly in academic environments?
Bias is a preference for or against a person, group, idea, or belief,…

Plant Direct Spotlights 2025 First Authors (Second Edition)
Blog, Community, Plant Direct: Author ProfilesText: Behind 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 to read…

How to Build a Start-up in Plant Sciences
Blog, CareersWhat is a start-up?
When you hear the word “start-up”, you might picture tech hubs, pitch decks, and overnight success stories. But what actually defines a start-up?
At its core, a start-up is a young company navigating high uncertainty while searching for a scalable and repeatable business…

Plant Physiology Spotlights June, July, and August 2025 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 Bluesky, Facebook, and Twitter — now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links…
