Plantae Presents: A Smaller Carbon Footprint in Plant Science
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: A Smaller Carbon Footprint in Plant Science
Featuring Yadunath Bajgai and K. C. Bansal
When: Monday, April 27, 2026, at
7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM BST | 10:00 PM Beijing
About this Webinar
Advances in plant science have greatly accelerated research, but they also…
Global Differences in Regulation of Genetically Modified Crops: The History and Where We Are Going
Blog, EducationA Tale of Two Fields
Imagine two farmers growing the same drought-tolerant maize variety developed using modern biotechnology. One farmer plants it without hesitation. The crop is approved, seeds are commercially available, and national policies actively support agricultural innovation. The other…
Tips for Starting a New Lab Position: A Comprehensive Guide on What to Expect at Each Stage
Blog, CareersA position in academia is a profound commitment. It is one of those fields where you must constantly consolidate your knowledge just to prepare for the next phase. In a lab setting, the work often extends far beyond a formal job description. Success is usually proportional to the effort invested beyond…
Thriving Despite Difficult Supervision: Navigating Power, Gender, and Lab Challenges in Plant Science
Blog, CareersIt’s Monday morning. You start the week with a clear goal. Then, in a quick lab meeting, you are told that goals have changed, again. And now your monthly plan must be rewritten to meet new expectations. For the fourth time this year.
It’s an exhausting cycle.…
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.
Xiangyun…
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.…