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Thought Leadership, Research, Communications and more.
Thought Leadership, Research, Communications and more.
The Challenge of Doing It All
The role of a researcher encompasses a wide range of demanding and often competing responsibilities, including experimental design, data analysis, manuscript writing,…
Introduction
In an era of tremendous progress in plant science, ethical questions have become critical. From genetic changes to biotechnological interventions, researchers’ ever-increasing capabilities…
The delivery of research outputs promotes knowledge exchange and provides bases for future studies. Protecting the outputs facilitates continuing knowledge sharing, which will enhance research development.…
Plantae Presents – Role of Plant Scientists in Space Agriculture: Gardening the Galaxy
Featuring Simon Gilroy, Veronica De Micco, and Jenny Mortimer
When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at
2:00 PM…
Being a postdoc is an exciting career step, where you get to act as a researcher, but also sometimes a teacher, mentor, lab manager, project coordinator, shoulder-to-cry-on, and about every other role…
“Networking” still sounds like something that requires a name tag and a slightly forced smile. But it doesn’t have to be.
Let’s be honest: the word “networking” tends to evoke a very specific…
Plant biology has always been at the center of biological research. When most people think about biology, they often think of human physiology—doctors with stethoscopes, the structure of the heart, or…
Ask someone to name their favourite teacher, a few names instantly come to mind – those who shaped their journeys in significant ways. But what makes a teacher ‘good’? Their subject matter expertise…
Behind manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Bluesky, Twitter, and Facebook— now, read…
Plantae Presents: AI in Plant Biological Sciences Research
Featuring Pau Formosa-Jordan, Maryna Kuzmenko, and Manish Tiwari
When: Friday, May 23, 2025, at
7:00 AM PDT | 10:00 AM EDT | 3:00 PM BST |…
Think about the wildest imagination you have had – what if the right technology was available to make it possible?
For farmers and plant scientists working long hours in the field, whether under the…
Science might start with data, but it grows through people who bring it to life! In this article, we meet two plant scientists, Dr. Emily May Armstrong (they/them) and Dr. Kelsey Byers (any/all pronouns),…