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A @cdnsciencepub.com journal reporting peer-reviewed research in all segments of plant sciences, incl. ecology, mycology, biochemistry, development, & more.
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Botany @botanyjournal.bsky.social · Jan 15
Our most read article of 2025 highlights challenges in Nigerian plant taxonomic research and the need for better herbarium infrastructure. Read it now ▶️ https://ow.ly/mWzu50XVHLW

👥 Oyetola Oyebanji, et al.

#BestofCSP
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ICYMI: Update on seaweed diversity in the lower Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada

Now published in Botany ➡️ https://ow.ly/bZw550YfhLz
February 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Our most read article of 2025 highlights challenges in Nigerian plant taxonomic research and the need for better herbarium infrastructure. Read it now ▶️ https://ow.ly/mWzu50XVHLW

👥 Oyetola Oyebanji, et al.

#BestofCSP
Cover of a 2025 Botany journal issue featuring tall trees with autumn leaves against a blue sky.
February 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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How do native plants shape successful restoration?

Explore this new Botany collection for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Read more 🌱 https://ow.ly/r3Yi50YfhG7

#EcosystemRestoration #NativePlants #PlantScience
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February 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Explore Botany's special issue on Research Advances on Cannabis ➡️ https://ow.ly/4Ucc50Yfhw3
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February 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Announcing our first ever collection! Focusing on Community Action for Contaminant Research, we invite submissions showcasing community-led research on contaminant issues. Editors: Laurie Chan, Lisa Loseto, Heidi Swanson.

▶️ https://ow.ly/sTB950YfcQN

#CallforPapers Dr. Andrea Wishart
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February 13, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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It's International Day of Women and Girls in Science! To celebrate, we're sharing conversations with #WomenInScience — researchers, editors, and science communicators. Read their stories ▶️👩‍🔬 https://ow.ly/8faM50UX7Jg #IDWGIS
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February 11, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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NEW 📰 Germination of tropical legume seeds from Brazilian seasonally dry environments: effects of alternating temperature and water stress

Read the paper ➡️ https://ow.ly/8BCv50Yc0Zm
February 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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#Hiring!

We are looking for an Interim Editorial Director to oversee our biological and environmental science journals. If you have a background in academic publishing and a drive to support research, this could be the perfect opportunity to make an impact.

Apply now ▶️ https://ow.ly/tCa550Y9sUN
Canadian Science Publishing seeks Interim Editorial Director for Biological and Environmental Journals, with a green plant background.
February 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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How can we future-proof #fisheries as oceans change? In this #CSPBlog post, experts address gaps in marine fisheries science 💡▶️ https://ow.ly/h8hK50Y6soB

Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences Stephanie Boudreau (she/her Dr.) Jessica Reid ☃️ Canadian Science Publishing #MarineScience
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February 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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NEW: Environmental influences on plant diversity in restored and natural peatland pools

Explore the paper ➡️ https://ow.ly/s8EN50Y7SH0
February 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Join us for the launch webinar of Circularity in Built Environments, our newest journal focused on #CircularEconomy research in the built environment! Meet the editorial team and ask questions.

Date: February 13, 2026
Time: 10:30 am ET
Register: https://ow.ly/Ow2a50Y0KLS
Announcement for the launch webinar of Circularity in Built Environments on Feb 13, 2026, featuring three expert speakers.
February 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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JUST PUBLISHED: Update on seaweed diversity in the lower Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada

Read more in Botany 🌿 https://ow.ly/MNiK50Y7SBE
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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How can seed bank monitoring enhance native biodiversity and reduce invasive species in urban meadows?

Learn more in this recent Botany paper ⤵️
https://ow.ly/2xWE50Y7Syc
February 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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As AI moves into forest monitoring, what risks come with it? Dr. Jari Vauhkonen on bias, benchmarks, and responsible use of new tools.

Read more on the #CSPBlog 💡▶️ https://ow.ly/vsTf50Y1nmX

Itä-Suomen yliopisto / University of Eastern Finland
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February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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New article now published📰

Native fruit trees for rainforest restoration: acclimation of Atlantic Forest species planted in forested and deforested areas
🖋️Gauna et al.
🔗https://ow.ly/3bYw50Y1qJc
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Curious about peer review beyond authorship? FACETS is welcoming early career researchers to join our editorial board as ECR Editors. Submit your application before Mar. 9!

Learn more ▶️ https://ow.ly/4WFa50Y1Ts8

#PeerReview #EarlyCareerResearchers #AcademicPublishing
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January 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Thrilled to share that our recent paper in Botany 🔗 doi.org/10.1139/cjb-... is the #EditorsPick of the week!🏆
We explored how host driven selection—not just location— helps invaders like 𝑃. 𝑗𝑢𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑎 dominate via unique AMF partners.
Thanks to @cdnsciencepub.com and co-authors!
#invasives #AMF
January 28, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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NEW PAPER: Differential temperature adaptation mechanisms in the High Arctic-adapted Regel’s chickweed (Cerastium regelii Ostenf.) and the widespread longstalk starwort (Stellaria longipes Goldie.)

🔗 https://ow.ly/wv8Q50XZSuZ
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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📢 Happening tomorrow!
src-rsc.bsky.social The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · Dec 4
In this webinar, Annie Pullen Sansfaçon and @frankdeer.bsky.social, alongside moderator @audreymoores.bsky.social, will discuss their views on Indigenous identity, and policy developments, and how it might be explored in respectful, appropriate ways. Register below! ⬇️
RSC College Webinar: Indigenous Identity and the Academy
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January 27, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Do you want to help advance the profile of #ecology, #evolution, & #conservation in Canada? Do you want to be part of a team that gets things done on behalf of a broader community? Run for CSEE Council! Nominations due April 26. Learn more here: csee-scee.ca/elections/
January 26, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Now published 🌱 Restoration and seasonal effects on seed bank composition and diversity in urban meadows

Read the paper by Grewal et al. https://ow.ly/Bw7050XZSu6
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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What can forestry teach us about impact, patience, and perspective? Read our new conversation piece with Dr. Nelson Thiffault, Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Forest Research, on the #CSPBlog 💡▶️ https://ow.ly/Ob8y50XMykP

#ForestScience #ResearchImpact #ScholarlyPublishing
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January 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Follow the Call for Abstracts link to read more about an opportunity for IBFRA participants in the Canadian Journal of Forest Research: www.ibfra2026.org/callforabstr...
January 21, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Just published: Small-scale harvest of big trees: impacts of land-use changes over ∼1300 years on SGang Gwaay, Haida Gwaii, BC

Read the paper ➡️ https://ow.ly/OfQK50XZSti
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Canadian Science Publishing is seeking a volunteer, non-executive Board Director! If you have expertise in open access, open science, or innovative publishing, apply now!

Learn more ▶️ https://ow.ly/RMuv50XWKQL

#BoardOfDirectors #ScholarlyPublishing
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January 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM