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Cultivating Scientific Communication Skills in Plant Science

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Plant science plays a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges, including food security, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. However, for scientific findings to have a tangible impact, they must be effectively communicated to diverse audiences. Whether engaging…

Integrating Multidisciplinary Approaches in Plant Science Research

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As global challenges such as climate change, population growth, and food security intensify, it is increasingly evident that traditional, isolated approaches to plant science research are insufficient to address these complex, interconnected issues. The intricate nature of plant systems and the scale…

2025 Black History Month: Black Plant Scientists Spotlight

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A Message from the Initiative Originator, Kevin Cox Jr., Ph.D: What has become a tradition of mine since February 2021, every day of Black History Month I highlight a Black botanist, resulting in over 110 Black botanists and their work being highlighted and amplified by others over the last four years.…

ASPB Reaffirms Its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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Along with many others, we have done our best to absorb the deluge of executive actions that have taken place over the past few weeks. We recognize the harm they are causing to both individuals and institutions, as well as the cascading impact they have on the plant biology workforce and, by extension,…

Embracing Neurodivergence in the Plant Science Community

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Neurodivergence refers to the variations in human neurocognitive functioning, encompassing conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and others. The term "neurodivergence" comes from the broader concept of "neurodiversity," a term often…