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Courtney Leisner

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Plant enthusiast, assistant professor, minivan mafia. www.leisnerlab.com

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Courtney Leisner @cleisner.bsky.social · Jan 15

Come work with me!
Assistant Professor-Plant Resilience to Water Stress

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Details | Assistant Professor – Plant Resilience to Water Stress | Careers | Division of Human Resources | Virginia Tech

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Courtney Leisner @cleisner.bsky.social · Dec 17

How do potatoes respond to heat stress? See our new paper out in Plant Physiology. @aaronrashotte.bsky.social @jphamilton.bsky.social @plantphys.bsky.social

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The physiological and molecular responses of potato tuberization to projected future elevated temperatures

Chronic heat stress reduces potato yield by inhibiting tuber filling, possibly due to decreased abscisic acid levels and increased gene expression of known

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Laura Bacete @laurabacete.bsky.social · Dec 15

As a plant science researcher from a farming family, I found this piece really insightful. It’s a well-articulated look at how industrial agriculture should (can) help feed 10B people while minimizing environmental impact. Efficiency and innovation are key. #AgTech #Sustainability

Michael Grunwald @mikegrunwald.bsky.social · Dec 15

There has been...interest...in my NYT essay about industrial agriculture. I've seen a lot of thoughtful commentary, not all of it about the depth of my evil. Thanks! Here's a gift link, then a quick thread responding to the most common critiques. 1

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Opinion | Sorry, but This Is the Future of Food (Gift Article)

Every farm, even the scenic ones with red barns and rolling hills, is a kind of environmental crime scene, an echo of whatever wilderness it once replaced.

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Courtney Leisner @cleisner.bsky.social · Dec 17

“Recommended for funding” 🍾

Courtney Leisner @cleisner.bsky.social · Dec 15

First semester at Virginia Tech in the books! Tired but grateful. Can’t wait for 2024!

Courtney Leisner @cleisner.bsky.social · Oct 23

Tenure-track position focused on temperature stress. Come join me at VT!

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