Plant science plays a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges, including food security, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. However, for scientific findings to…
Plantae Presents: How Plant Scientists Can Lead the Way in Green Lab Practices
Featuring Caitlin Broadbent, Malia Gehan, and Lize Joubert
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025, at
7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT…
It is the age-old question for an early-career scientist: should I pursue a path in academia or industry? Following years of study through graduate school, new scientists may feel the pull to embrace…
As global challenges such as climate change, population growth, and food security intensify, it is increasingly evident that traditional, isolated approaches to plant science research are insufficient…
Climate change is reshaping the landscape of plant research, necessitating a fundamental shift in experimental designs and research priorities. As the effects of climate change become increasingly pronounced,…
Try asking your colleague why they think the present decade of the 21st century needs better policies to shape opportunities for women in science? We did and the answer was clear – society thinks males…
In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific research and academia, women from developing countries are breaking barriers and redefining success. Despite systemic challenges, many female scientists continue…
Behind 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 Facebook and Twitter…
Plantae Presents – From Dorm Rooms to Discoveries: Inspiring Undergraduates to Pursue Academic Research
Featuring Neha Bhatia, Kevin Cox, Jess Gersony and Jason Rauscher
When: March 26, 2025,…
While learning how to code may seem like a daunting task, having the ability to code can help streamline your research in plant science. Knowing how to code can significantly improve your data analysis…
A Message from the Initiative Originator, Kevin Cox Jr., Ph.D:
What has become a tradition of mine since February 2021, every day of Black History Month I highlight a Black botanist, resulting in over…
Along with many others, we have done our best to absorb the deluge of executive actions that have taken place over the past few weeks. We recognize the harm they are causing to both individuals and institutions,…