Plant Physiology Spotlights First Authors January, February and March 2026
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 scientists here.
Siddique I. Aboobucker
Siddique I. Aboobucker is the First…
Plant Physiology is recruiting Assistant Features Editors to start in 2027 and 2028
Community, UncategorizedWe are now accepting applications to join the Plant Physiology Assistant Features Editor (AFE) program. These are two-year appointments, starting either in January 2027 or 2028. Since 2018, Plant Physiology has welcomed more than 100 early-career scientists to participate in the AFE program. Feedback…
Who Gets to Be in the Room? Making Scientific Conferences More Accessible
Blog, CommunityScientific conferences are among the most valuable opportunities researchers have to connect with the global community, exchange ideas, establish collaborations, showcase their findings, and build professional networks. But apart from the people who attend, every conference has an invisible guest list:…
The Unforeseen Benefits of Curiosity-Driven Research
Blog, CommunityThe Benefits of Curiosity-Driven Research
It was only a few years ago when everyone around the country and world learned about the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), as it was a common method for testing for SARS-CoV-2 infections. Despite this, PCR has been around for decades and serves important roles…
The Plant Cell Features January, February and March 2026 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.
Vinod…
Why Does Plant Science Need More Storytellers?
Blog, CommunityThe world has grown impatient, especially with science. People want information about things they care about, from people whom they can trust. Trust is built through stories that connect scientific research to everyday life. These stories must feel relevant, told by people who show what they care about…
Saying No in Academia: Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
Blog, CommunityIn research, work never really ends
“Happy to give this presentation.” “Sure, I can take on teaching hours.”
“I can do an extra side project.” “I’ll take care of this experiment over the weekend.”
Do phrases like that sound familiar?
Whether it comes from enthusiasm or guilt,…
The Unwritten CV of a Plant Scientist
Blog, CommunityThere is a particular look people give when you say you are a plant scientist. It falls somewhere between “Oh, that’s… nice” and the polite expression usually reserved for someone who has just confessed to collecting vintage doorknobs. Once, someone replied, “Ah, I love gardening too,” and…
Dealing With Loneliness in Academia
Blog, CommunityYou moved to a different country to do your PhD. You are navigating a new language, a complex academic system, and a life far from family and friends. After six months of failed attempts, your 12-hour experiment finally works, but there is no one around to share your happiness with. What you might be…