The Decline of Classical Botany
Though many of us may recognize the word ‘botany’, we may also associate it with dusty books and 18th century science. ‘Botany’ is not used frequently in our…
Most shapes in plant organs are pre-determined at the primordial stage and from this point, growth will establish and maintain this shape. Rarely will re-shaping of an organ occur post-organogenesis. However,…
For living organisms, proper control of element location is just as important as the control of enzyme location, but harder to study. A new study by Ramakrishna et al. uses an exciting new technology,…
Domesticated plants and animals are remarkable human achievements but were achieved with rather blunt instruments. With the benefit of hindsight, we can now see that some of the genes and alleles that…
Memory—a mysterious cognitive process that retains information over time and shapes future interpretations and actions—is not exclusive to animals. In plants, a similar phenomenon occurs where past…
The advancement of scientific knowledge often relies on long-term research efforts, which enable researchers to study multiple factors and thoroughly test their hypothesis. In plant biology, long research…
Dr. Rachel Egger is a principal scientist at Syngenta. She obtained her Ph.D. in 2016 from Stanford University, where she investigated maize reproductive development. In 2018, she joined Syngenta and has…
Is there anything more daunting than beginning a new writing project and staring at a blank page for days or even weeks? This common challenge often feels overwhelming, but there are strategies to overcome…
Plantae Presents – Climate Extremes and Plant Sciences: Balancing Innovation with Environmental Stewardship
Featuring Li Yan, Gaurav Zinta, Justin G. A. Whitehill and Jesse Lasky
When: January 21,…
Background
Hong Kong has been known as a metropolitan where financial services account heavily for the gross domestic product. Plant science research is an uncommon field in the city. However, Hong…
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…
Start early and stay prepared
Creating a strong curriculum vitae (CV) starts well before you sit down to write it. Your CV should reflect your academic journey: it showcases your accomplishments, current…