In May and  June, we published many innovative manuscripts in Plant Physiology. Behind those 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…

Plant science is an exciting field where many students opt for a PhD. While working in academic positions can be fulfilling, there are also many other career paths to explore. Statistics show that only about 15% of postdoctoral scientists land a tenure-track position (McConnell et al., 2018), leaving…

Research and software sound like a ubiquitous pairing, and indeed STEM students and researchers often rely on software to enhance their productivity in their work. But with the ever-growing numerous software on the market, it can be frustrating to pick the right one to add to your arsenal, especially…

Behind the 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 to read their articles.   Peizhe…

Plant science is pivotal in addressing some of the most critical global challenges, including food security, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. However, the impact of plant science research is often hindered by inadequate policies and lack of advocacy.  Advocacy and policy in plant science…

Plantae Presents: World Policies in Plant Science Featuring Susana Perera Valderrama, Félix Moronta and K.C Bansal   When: August 29, 2024, at 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 4:00 PM BST | 11:00 PM Beijing About this Webinar In this webinar, renowned experts from various fields of plant science…

Writing a scientific publication entails methodical documentation and communication of research findings to the scientific community. A well-written manuscript presents a clear, concise, and thorough overview of your research, including its context, methodology, findings, and significance. A scientific…

Review: Stem cells of the vascular cambium Vascular cambium cells are meristematic cells responsible for secondary growth. Lineage tracing studies in Arabidopsis and poplar show the presence of single bifacial stem cells in each radial cell file that produce xylem inwards and phloem cells outwards.…