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WALIIAnhydro @waliianhydro.bsky.social · 16d

Join us for the first inaugural WALII Virtual Symposium on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025!

Abstract submissions for a contributed talk are NOW OPEN!

Selected speakers will be chosen in Oct. & will present 10-12 min. talks followed by 3-5 min. of Q&A.

Visit: walii.science/virtual-symp...

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Plant Metabolic Network 🌱 @plantmetabolism.bsky.social · 21d

Check out the latest publication from members of PMN: "Mapping multi-substrate specificity of Arabidopsis aminotransferases." 🌱

Maeda Plant Metabolism Lab @hiroshi-maeda.bsky.social · 28d

Our new study in Nature Plants maps how "multi-tasking" enzymes in plants transfer nitrogen, a key step toward improving crop N use efficiency. 🌱

Big thanks to our collaborators from Max Planck, Hokkaido Univ, & MSU, and for support from @NSF and @DOE.

Learn more: rdcu.be/eFOFN

#PlantMetabolism

Mapping multi-substrate specificity of Arabidopsis aminotransferases

Nature Plants - Systematic characterization of Arabidopsis aminotransferase family enzymes uncovered many previously unrecognized activities and revealed their multi-substrate specificity, aspects...

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Maeda Plant Metabolism Lab @hiroshi-maeda.bsky.social · Sep 9

Save the date! The 65th Phytochemical Society of North America (PSNA) meeting is coming to Madison, WI, from June 15-19, 2026.

Join us at the Memorial Union for exciting science, supportive community, and Wisconsin's finest! More info at psna-online.org

#PSNA2026 #Phytochemistry #PlantScience

Pictures of the Memorial Union at University of Wisconsin-Madison, where the 2026 PSNA meeting will be held from June 15 to 19, 2026.

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · 22d

In honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to the postdoctoral researchers at MSU's Plant Resilience Institute. We’re proud to work alongside you and excited to support your continued growth and success. PRI is more resilient because of all of you! 🌱

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you to everyone who attended the 1st Great Lakes Plant Science Conference and helped make it a success! This inaugural meeting brought together 416 registrants from 55 institutions. Together, we’ve built momentum for the future of #plantscience in the Great Lakes region and beyond! #GLPSC2025

GLPSC 2025 attendees pose together on the sidewalk in front of the Grand River for a group photo

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Sep 9

The MSU Plant Resilience Institute is excited to launch an open rank tenure-track faculty search!

We're seeking creative, collaborative researchers to join the PRI faculty to investigate plant responses to environmental challenges. 🌱 Apply now: careers.msu.edu/jobs/assista... #PlantSciJobs

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WALIIAnhydro @waliianhydro.bsky.social · Sep 3

@rheelab.bsky.social at Michigan State University is looking to hire a new postdoc position to work on nematodes for desiccation tolerance and plant-pathogenic nematode interactions on both the WALII and @c-spirit.org grants.

For more information, visit: careers.msu.edu/jobs/researc...

Research Associate-Fixed Term - East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Position Summary We seek to recruit a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher to investigate how nematodes respond to chemical and environmental cues, with the goal of advancing plant r...

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Matt Stata @mattstata.bsky.social · Aug 16

This was a long time (too long) in the works, but I'm thrilled that it is finally out:

nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

"How evolution repeatedly builds complexity: a case study with C4 photosynthesis in Blepharis (Acanthaceae)"

And this was chosen for a cover photo:

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Aug 20

Explore adaptation, resilience, and sustainable solutions at #GLPSC2025! 🌱 This session will examine the latest advances in plant adaptation and resilience strategies, focusing on molecular, physiological, and ecological responses to climate stress.

Register by August 31: research.msu.edu/glpsc2025

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C-SPIRIT @c-spirit.org · Aug 19

🌿 C-SPIRIT member Sue Rhee will speak at the Cutting-Edge Plant Biotechnology workshop in Tashkent, August 25–27.

🧬 On 8/25, she’ll give two talks, one on developing and pitching research projects & one on plant resilience through thermophilic species

Learn more: cvent.me/RvLkxR

#plantscience

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Aug 7

Join us at the 1st Great Lakes Plant Science Conference, featuring talks from rising plant scientists across disciplines, 200+ poster presentations, & professional development opportunities! #GLPSC2025 #PlantScience

📅 Sept 12–14, 2025 in Lansing, MI
⏳ Register by Aug 31: research.msu.edu/glpsc2025

A graphic promoting GLPSC 2025 with a background image of blurred leaves and an outline of the Great Lakes. The text at the top says, "1st Great Lakes Plant Science Conference, September 12-14, 2025, the Lansing Center, Lansing, MI.” In a blue rectangle, there is a QR code and the text, “Last Change! Register by August 31, 2025 at: research.msu.edu/glpsc2025.” Below, the text says, “Organized by 10 universities around the Great Lakes to push the boundaries of plant science, promote collaborations, and empower the next-generation plant science leaders. Hosted by Michigan State University and the Plant Resilience Institute." The logos of the following participating institutions are at the bottom: Michigan State University, Plant Resilience Institute, Indiana University, Ohio State University, Purdue University, University of Chicago, University of Guelph, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan, University of Toronto, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Plant Metabolic Network 🌱 @plantmetabolism.bsky.social · Aug 1

This week, PMN members Charles Hawkins and Farida Yasmin presented posters at the ASPB Conference! #PlantBio2025

Charles presented: "Plant Metabolic Network: A Unified Resource for Plant Metabolism"
and
Farida presented: "Elucidating Natural Plant Defense Mechanism for Improving Crop Production"

A person in a pink shirt is presenting a poster titled, "Plant Metabolic Network" at a conference. They smile, gesturing at the poster, which features diagrams and QR codes.

A dark-haired woman in a white, ankle-length dress with a blue and yellow patterned design, stands smiling with her hands clasped in front of her. Behind her is a poster, half blocked by her body. The poster title is visible, reading, "Elucidating natural plant defense mechanisms for improving crop production."

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Jul 28

We had an amazing time yesterday evening with the ~100 MSU #PlantScience researchers, alumni, and collaborators who joined us at the MSU Plant Science Community networking mixer at #PlantBio2025! Thank you to everyone who attended, and enjoy the rest of the conference! 🌿 #GoGreen!

Attendees at the event pictured talking and eating together.

Sue Rhee, Frank Telewski, and Jannis Jacobs standing together smiling.

Attendees at the event pictured talking together in groups.

Researchers posing together for a selfie.

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Plant Metabolic Network 🌱 @plantmetabolism.bsky.social · Jul 26

Don't forget to join us tomorrow night!

This event is open to all PMN members!

MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Jul 24

Attending #PlantBiology2025 in Milwaukee? We hope to see you at our #MSUPlantScienceCommunity networking mixer on Sunday! Current, former, and future Spartans are all invited to join us at this informal, fun event. 🌿

#ASPB2025 #MSUPlantScience #PlantBiology #PlantScience

A graphic advertising the MSU Plant Science Community Plant Biology 2025 Mixer. The top of the graphic features a background photo of an enlarged DNA strand and a microscope with the ASPB Plant Biology and MSU logos, a circular photo of The Brewery venue, and the following text: Sunday, July 27, 2025, 7:30-10:30 p.m. CT, The Brewery, 1101 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI. The bottom half of the graphic has a green gradient background with the sponsor's logos in a white square and the following text: "What to Expect: Food and drinks provided, Network across disciplines and career levels, Socialize with fellow MSU plant scientists, Unwind after a long day at the conference, Free to attend, no registration required. This event is not officially affiliated with ASPB or Plant Biology 2025."

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Plant Metabolic Network 🌱 @plantmetabolism.bsky.social · Jul 24

Are you attending this year's ASPB conference?

If so, join us at this Plant Science Community Mixer!

This is open to all PMN members attending the ASPB conference!

MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Jul 24

Attending #PlantBiology2025 in Milwaukee? We hope to see you at our #MSUPlantScienceCommunity networking mixer on Sunday! Current, former, and future Spartans are all invited to join us at this informal, fun event. 🌿

#ASPB2025 #MSUPlantScience #PlantBiology #PlantScience

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Jul 15

The MSU Plant Resilience Institute has been made aware of a fraudulent TikTok account impersonating our organization. We are continuing to work through official TikTok channels to have the impersonating account removed as swiftly as possible. Learn more: plantresilience.msu.edu/2025-07-stat...

Statement from the Michigan State University Plant Resilience Institute Regarding a Fake TikTok Account

We are aware of a TikTok account impersonating the Michigan State University Plant Resilience Institute (PRI). The content shared has been taken without permission and altered with misleading audio. I...

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Jul 11

Just two months left until the inaugural Great Lakes Plant Science Conference! 🌿 Make sure to register by August 31 to join us in expanding horizons in plant science at: research.msu.edu/glpsc2025

#GLPSC2025 #PlantScience #PlantBiology

A graphic promoting GLPSC 2025 with a background image of blurred leaves and an outline of the Great Lakes. The text says, "1st Great Lakes Plant Science Conference, September 12-14, 2025, the Lansing Center, Lansing, MI. Register Today! Organized by 10 universities around the Great Lakes to push the boundaries of plant science, promote collaborations, and empower the next-generation plant science leaders. Hosted by Michigan State University and the Plant Resilience Institute." The logos of the following participating institutions are at the bottom: Michigan State University, Plant Resilience Institute, Indiana University, Ohio State University, Purdue University, University of Chicago, University of Guelph, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan, University of Toronto, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Plant Metabolic Network 🌱 @plantmetabolism.bsky.social · Jul 3

Last week, PMN members Dr. Hawkins & @mattstata.bsky.social traveled to Toronto to present "The Plant Metabolic Network: A Unified Resource for Plant Metabolism Research Community" & "Extending PMN (and More) Beyond High-Quality Reference Genomes" at this year's @psna-official.bsky.social conference

Dr. Charles Hawkins stands behind a computer and desk with a page from the PMN website projected behind him as he presents how to use PMN to an audience at PSNA 2025.

Dr. Matt Stata stands behind a podium with a slideshow projected behind him that introduces his talks "Extending PMN (and MORE!) Beyond High-Quality Reference Genomes & PMN and the Evolution of C4 Photosynthesis" as he presents to an audience at PSNA 2025.

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Plant Metabolic Network 🌱 @plantmetabolism.bsky.social · Jun 24

Will you be attending PSNA 2025? Join PMN members Charles Hawkins, @mattstata.bsky.social ( @msupri.bsky.social @rheelab.bsky.social ) & Gabrielle Wyatt ( @ucdavisplants.bsky.social ) June 28 at #PSNA2025

To Learn More, Visit: www.psna2025.com

@psna-official.bsky.social

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Jun 23

📢 There's only ONE WEEK LEFT to submit an abstract to present a poster at the 1st Great Lakes Plant Science Conference!

Submit your #GLPSC2025 poster abstract by Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET at: research.msu.edu/glpsc2025

#PlantScience #PlantBiology #AgEducation #PlantConference

MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Jun 9

🚨 Abstracts to present a poster at the 1st Great Lakes Plant Science Conference are due June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET! Don’t miss this chance to showcase your research and connect with prominent Great Lakes region plant scientists!

Visit the #GLPSC2025 website to submit: research.msu.edu/glpsc2025

A graphic promoting GLPSC 2025 with a background image of blurred leaves and an outline of the Great Lakes. The graphic features a QR code for the conference website and the logos of the organizing institutions. The text says, "1st Great Lakes Plant Science Conference, September 12-14, 2025, the Lansing Center, Lansing, MI, research.msu.edu/glpsc2025, Register and submit a poster abstract! Poster abstracts due: June 30, 2025, General registration closes: August 31, 2025, Organized by 10 universities around the Great Lakes to push the boundaries of plant science, promote collaborations, and empower the next-generation plant science leaders. Hosted by Michigan State University and the Plant Resilience Institute."

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Apr 23

🚨 1 week left! 🚨 Submit your abstracts and travel grant applications for #GLPSC2025, the inaugural Great Lakes Plant Science Conference. Network, present, and learn with leading plant scientists September 12–14 in Lansing, MI! research.msu.edu/glpsc2025

A graphic promoting GLPSC 2025 with a background image of blurred leaves in the background and an outline of the Great Lakes. The graphic features a QR code with the link to register and the logos of the organizing institutions. The text says, "1st Great Lakes Plant Science Conference, September 12-14, 2025, the Lansing Center, Lansing, MI. Abstract submissions and travel grant applications are due April 30, 2025! Research.msu.edu/glpsc2025. Organized by 10 universities around the Great Lakes to push the boundaries of plant science, promote collaborations, and empower the next-generation plant science leaders. Hosted by Michigan State University and the Plant Resilience Institute."

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RheeLab @rheelab.bsky.social · Apr 22

UnigeneFinder is a software pipeline which automates the steps required to get from the results of de novo transcriptome assembly to a set of "unigenes" (a single best isoform for each putative locus).

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RheeLab @rheelab.bsky.social · Apr 22

We are pleased to announce our new paper "UnigeneFinder: An Automated Pipeline for Gene Calling From Transcriptome Assemblies Without a Reference Genome" is officially in press at @plantdirectj.bsky.social!

Available here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

UnigeneFinder: An Automated Pipeline for Gene Calling From Transcriptome Assemblies Without a Reference Genome

For most species, transcriptome data are much more readily available than genome data. Without a reference genome, gene calling is cumbersome and inaccurate because of the high degree of redundancy i...

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Apr 21

The 1st Great Lakes Plant Science Conference will gather interdisciplinary plant scientists to share breakthroughs, spark collaborations, and empower future leaders in plant science! Learn more about this exciting first-time event: natsci.msu.edu/news/2025/20...

MSU Plant Resilience Institute @msupri.bsky.social · Apr 17

🚨Submit your abstract and apply for a travel grant by April 30 for the inaugural Great Lakes Plant Science Conference from Sept. 12–14 at MSU! All are welcome to attend. 🌍🌱 Learn more at: natsci.msu.edu/news/2025/20...

Register on the #GLPSC2025 website: research.msu.edu/glpsc2025

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Plant Metabolic Network 🌱 @plantmetabolism.bsky.social · Apr 17

Don't forget to register to join PMN members Charles Hawkins, @mattstata.bsky.social ( @msupri.bsky.social @rheelab.bsky.social ) & Gabrielle Wyatt ( @ucdavisplants.bsky.social ) at #PSNA2025

Early Bird Discount deadline is April 20!

To Register: www.psna2025.com

@psna-official.bsky.social

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