In 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,…

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…

An 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…

In 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…

Behind 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…

Plant 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…

Dr. Jyostna Devi Mura is a USDA-ARS Research Molecular Biologist at the Vegetable Crops Research Unit and Assistant Research Professor at the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a plant physiologist with expertise in the fields of molecular biology…

In the cutthroat arena of academia, where the pursuit of knowledge often resembles a high-stakes race, kindness might seem like a quaint, almost anachronistic notion. The relentless chase for grants, the scramble to publish first, and the pressure to secure tenure can make the academic world feel more…