A Guide for Poster Making: Tips to Master PowerPoint and Inkscape
Blog, EducationThe end of the semester is fast approaching, meaning many conferences, such as ASPB’s PlantBiology 2026, are on the horizon. These opportunities are a perfect chance to share your results and conclusions with your peers, solicit feedback on your ideas, and develop possible collaborations with others.…
Plantae Presents: A Smaller Carbon Footprint in Plant Science
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: A Smaller Carbon Footprint in Plant Science
Featuring Yadunath Bajgai and K. C. Bansal
When: Monday, April 27, 2026, at
7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM BST | 10:00 PM Beijing
About this Webinar
Advances in plant science have greatly accelerated research, but they also…
Global Differences in Regulation of Genetically Modified Crops: The History and Where We Are Going
Blog, EducationA Tale of Two Fields
Imagine two farmers growing the same drought-tolerant maize variety developed using modern biotechnology. One farmer plants it without hesitation. The crop is approved, seeds are commercially available, and national policies actively support agricultural innovation. The other…
Plantae Presents: Alternative Career Paths for Plant Scientists
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: What to Keep in Mind When Starting in a New Lab
Featuring Max Moorcroft, Harry Pink, and Katia Zacharakik
When: Thursday, March 19, 2026, at
9:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM EDT | 4:00 PM GMT | 12:00 AM Beijing (3/20)
About this Webinar
Many of us hear about the two main options for…
Plants and Viruses: Biotechnology, the Arms Race, and Agriculture
Blog, EducationIntroduction
Plants are the heart and soul of our ecosystem. Plants help run the lifecycle of our planet by keeping atmospheric balance between static and dynamic life. It has been said that among most plant diseases, viral illness is the most common, affecting half of the plant population. 47% pathogen…
Plantae Presents: What to Keep in Mind When Starting in a New Lab
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: What to Keep in Mind When Starting in a New Lab
Featuring Fernando Guzmán-Chávez, Ilian Giordano Ponce-Pineda, Tatsuya Nobori, and Arsheed Sheik
When: Monday, February 23, 2026, at
7:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM Beijing
About this Webinar
Although science…
AI in Scientific Writing: Uses, Limitations, and Ethical Implications
Blog, EducationIntroduction
Artificial Intelligence has long been widely used in biological research, with huge contributions in structural biology, image analysis, and genomics. Generative AI, however, has only recently become a major player in scientific writing and communication. In this blog, we discuss the…
Plantae Presents - Citizen Science in Plant Biology: Engaging Communities in Research
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents - Citizen Science in Plant Biology: Engaging Communities in Research
Featuring Nick Blumenthal, David Hoey, and Heather Killen
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at
5:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM GMT | 9:00 PM Beijing
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Citizen science can be an effective…
Scientific Publishing and Peer Review Processes
Blog, EducationHaving peer-reviewed publications should not be the ultimate goal of scientific research, but it is often one of the assessment criteria for pursuing research degrees, fulfilling grant requirements, and meeting professional standards. In this article, we will explore scientific publishing and peer review…