2024 Plant Direct Author Features (Third Edition)
Blog, Community, Plant Direct: Author ProfilesRead all about why these Plant Direct First Authors chose to pursue plant sciences and see their manuscripts here.
Lauren Cole-Osborn
Lauren Cole-Osborn (she/her) is the first author of Critical parameters for robust Agrobacterium-mediated transient transformation and quantitative promoter assays…
Plant Physiology Spotlights July 2024 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 Facebook and Twitter — now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links below to read…
The Plant Cell Features July 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 Twitter and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links to read their articles.
Adrien…
Resilience in Crisis: Mental Health Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic
Blog, CommunityIn late 2019, the world was hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Every country responded differently to the pandemic, but there was a general lockdown where most people had to change their way of life to minimize social interactions and prevent the spread of the disease. As of November 17th,…
An Interview with Professor Gitta Coaker: A Resilient Researcher Shaping the Future of Many in the Field of Plant-microbe Interactions
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Professor Gitta Coaker is the John and Joan Fiddyment Endowed Chair in Agriculture at the University of California, Davis. She joined the faculty at the University of California, Davis in 2007. Dr. Coaker’s research program focuses on understanding kinase-mediated immune signaling and pathogen…
Lack of Minoritized Inclusion in STEM: Beyond Mentoring to Meaningful Change
Blog, CommunityAn article by Rebecca Roston, Lesley Murphy, Imara Perera, Ebony McGee.
Dr. Ebony McGee's powerful address at the 2024 Plant Biology meeting ignited a critical conversation about structural racism in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Her talk was co-sponsored by the…
Plant Physiology Spotlights May and June 2024 First Authors
Blog, Community, Plant Physiology: Author ProfilesIn 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…
The Plant Cell Features June 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 Twitter and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links to read their articles.
Peizhe…
Advocacy and Policy in Plant Science
Blog, CommunityPlant 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…