
2024 Plant Direct Author Features (Second 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.
Le Thanh Dien Nguyen
Le Thanh Dien Nguyen (he/him) is the First Author of Project ChemicalBlooms: Collaborating with Citizen Scientists to Survey the Chemical Diversity and Phylogenetic…

Plant Physiology Spotlights March 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 Twitter and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links below the pictures…

Caring for Your Mental Health: A Round-up of Content from Plantae Fellows for Mental Health Awareness Month
Blog, CommunityWhen discussing mental health, the conversation is often paired with comments to break the stigma—the negative or discriminatory attitudes associated with mental illness. Yet, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults in the US experience mental illness each year, with 50%…

The Plant Cell Features March 2024 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.
Xinyong…

The Link Between Plant Scientists and Farmers
Blog, CommunityIntroduction: Modern agriculture is faced with a plethora of challenges ranging from weather extremes such as floods, drought and heat waves due to climate change to depletion of arable land due to urbanization and soil erosion. Additionally, pests and diseases exacerbate crop loss, adding to the complexity…

Interdisciplinary Plant Sciences: Integrating Plant Science Research in Other Scientific Fields
Blog, CommunityThe concept of 'interdisciplinarity' has emerged as a salient term within the scientific discourse, signifying an escalated interest in both the promotion of interdisciplinary methodologies and the evaluation of their efficacy. The scientific community increasingly recognizes interdisciplinary collaboration…

Plant Physiology Spotlights February 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 Twitter and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue plant sciences and click on the links below the pictures…

The Plant Cell Features February 2024 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.
Jie…

Promoting Inclusivity in Conferences: Embracing Diversity and Equity in Knowledge Exchange
Blog, CommunityConferences serve as vital platforms for dissemination of research findings, networking, establishing collaborations, and facilitating professional development across various fields. However, most conferences have failed to prioritize inclusivity due to participation barriers and unequal representation.…