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How to Choose a Suitable Statistical Method for Your Experiment

Introduction: In plant science - as in most exact sciences - there are many experimental routes to answer specific research questions. These experiments can range from studying gene expression of plants under stress conditions to observing phenotypic traits like plant height or yield. To derive meaningful…

Plantae Presents: Future of NGS Technologies

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Plantae Presents: Future of NGS Technologies Featuring Leonie Luginbuehl, Kumud Saini, and Senjuti Sinharoy   When: December 17, 2024, at 8:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST | 9:30 PM IST | 12:00 AM Beijing About this Webinar Join us for an insightful webinar, "The Future of NGS Technologies," where…

NGS Technologies: Where Will the Future Take Us?

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The development of DNA sequencing technologies has experienced multiple paradigm shifts within just a few decades. From the early efforts to sequence biopolymers to the invention of electrophoretic methods for automated DNA sequencing, the journey has been remarkable (Shendure et al., 2017). As a bioinformatics…

Building Healthy Writing Habits for Plant Scientists

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Effective writing is an essential skill for plant scientists, playing a crucial role in various aspects of their professional lives. The skill of scientific writing is first developed during an undergraduate’s degree - where they face the challenges of writing a first protocol or thesis - this journey…

Tips From a Final-year PhD Student

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The journey to start a PhD is interesting but can also be challenging for some. Here are a few tips that can be helpful to avoid setbacks in mental health and maintain a peaceful life. This article is generally applicable to all but especially written in the context of plant biology students. Some…

Plantae Presents: Getting the Most Out of Your PhD

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Plantae Presents: Getting the Most Out of Your PhD Featuring Manoj Prasad, Jian You Wang, Somnath Koley, and Justine Braguy   When: September 20, 2024, at 7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM BST | 10:00 PM Beijing About this Webinar Starting a PhD is both exciting and hard, with many potential…

The Most Useful Software for Plant Biology Students in 2024

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Research and software sound like a ubiquitous pairing, and indeed STEM students and researchers often rely on software to enhance their productivity in their work. But with the ever-growing numerous software on the market, it can be frustrating to pick the right one to add to your arsenal, especially…