
2024 Plant Direct Author Features (Fifth Edition)
Blog, Community, Plant Direct: Author ProfilesBehind manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Bluesky, Twitter, and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links below the pictures to…

Cultivating Scientific Communication Skills in Plant Science
Blog, CommunityPlant 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
Blog, CommunityAs 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…

The Role of Policy in Shaping Opportunities for Women in Science: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective
Blog, CommunityTry asking your colleague why they think the present decade of the 21st century needs better policies to shape opportunities for women in science? We did and the answer was clear - society thinks males are inherently adept at being leaders, despite evidence proving otherwise (Novotney, 2024). Throughout…

Empowering Women Scientists: Success Stories from Developing Countries
Blog, CommunityIn the ever-evolving landscape of scientific research and academia, women from developing countries are breaking barriers and redefining success. Despite systemic challenges, many female scientists continue to rise, carving out spaces for themselves in leadership roles, research, and entrepreneurship.…

Plant Physiology Spotlights October 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…

2025 Black History Month: Black Plant Scientists Spotlight
Blog, CommunityA 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
Blog, CommunityAlong 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
Blog, CommunityNeurodivergence 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…