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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 16h

⏰ Reminder: ASPS 2025 conference registration.

Register: bit.ly/4p25OJ0

#ASPS2025 #PlantScience

Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 16h

Send these documents to the email address [email protected].

The closing date for applications is the 14th November.

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 16h

Student Rep

NB: need to contribute to Phytogen during the year and support Phytogen's co-editors @aurouxlucas.bsky.social and Razlin Azman.

To apply please complete the ASPS Council Nomination Form and write a 100-word description outlining why you are applying for the position.

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 16h

The following positions are available on ASPS committees:

Executive Committee: Honorary Treasurer

Discipline Rep:
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Plant Development
- Environmental Ecophysiology
- Plant Climate Interactions
- Plant Physiology

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 3d

👩‍🔬 Meet Juel Datta (left), QLD student rep at QUT, studying mechanisms behind prolonged phase transition in citrus.

Using advanced genomic approaches and improved tissue culture protocols to enhance citrus breeding programs.

#PlantScience #CitrusResearch

bit.ly/42UTBfH

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Prof Ros Gleadow FAA @rgleadow.bsky.social · 5d

Great PhD project in an excellent lab #PlantScience #PhDChat #Photosynthesis #AwesomePeople #Rubisco

Lancaster Plant Biology @lancasterplantbio.bsky.social · 6d

Another #PhD project available for applications in #photosynthesis with @ecarmosilva.bsky.social @sci-tech-lancaster.bsky.social looking at ways to improve Rubisco. Details below including how the successful nominee will play a direct role in shaping the project proposal tinyurl.com/2a8szv3y

Improving Rubisco for sustainable crop production at Gatsby Charitable Foundation on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Improving Rubisco for sustainable crop production at Gatsby Charitable Foundation, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Security Alert: Phishing scam targeting ASPS conference attendees.

Emails offering "attendee lists" from non-institutional addresses (gmail, etc.) are fraudulent. ASPS only uses .edu/.org.au domains.

Stay safe!

#ASPS2025 #CyberSecurity

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 5d

Abstract submission and early bird registration for the 2025 ASPS conference has been extended to October 10!

Get your tickets here: bit.ly/4p25OJ0

Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 8d

Want to meet this awesome group of plant scientists?

Join us at ASPS 2025 in Adelaide, 24-27 November!

(Photo from ASPS 2023 conference in Hobart)

Register: bit.ly/4p25OJ0

#ASPS2025 #PlantScience #Adelaide

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Peter Solomon @plantpathpete.bsky.social · 6d

@arc-pbtc.bsky.social is seeking a #PhD student to explore how Australian growers engage with biosecurity preparedness and design strategies to boost on-farm readiness. Work with industry, growers & government on impactful research. Generous stipend + national network. tinyurl.com/ykwj97th

Join a PhD in Biosecurity: Protecting Australia's Future

Join a pioneering PhD project in Plant Biosecurity, explore socio-cultural impacts on biosecurity practices, and secure your career.

plantbiosecuritycentre.edu.au

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Ali Gill @aligill.bsky.social · 7d

Very much looking forward to ASPS this November in Adelaide! Always a great time connecting with plant scientists from across the country

Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 8d

Want to meet this awesome group of plant scientists?

Join us at ASPS 2025 in Adelaide, 24-27 November!

(Photo from ASPS 2023 conference in Hobart)

Register: bit.ly/4p25OJ0

#ASPS2025 #PlantScience #Adelaide

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 8d

Want to meet this awesome group of plant scientists?

Join us at ASPS 2025 in Adelaide, 24-27 November!

(Photo from ASPS 2023 conference in Hobart)

Register: bit.ly/4p25OJ0

#ASPS2025 #PlantScience #Adelaide

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 8d

The ASPS 2025 conference is fast approaching!
Register HERE: bit.ly/4p25OJ0

#ASPS2025 #Adelaide

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 9d

📰 September 2025 Phytogen is now online!

Featuring space agriculture research from Prof. Sigfredo Fuentes, antimalarial plant biofactories from Dr. Nipuni Peththa Thanthrige, etc. + conference updates!

Thanks to all contributors!

bit.ly/42UTBfH #AusPlantSci #PlantScience #ASPS2025

September 2025 Phytogen — Australian Society of Plant Scientists

Welcome to the September 2025 edition of Phytogen! This month, we present conference updates as we approach the registration and abstract submission deadline on 3 October 2025 . With the 2025 confe...

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success @coeplantsuccess.bsky.social · 10d

Join us next week to hear Distinguished Professor Junko Kyozuka explore the evolutionary journey of strigolactones! She will present insights from moss & liverwort studies that reveal clues to their ancestral role in growth regulation 🔗 bit.ly/TPS-JK
#PlantScience

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Scott Boden @scottboden.bsky.social · 11d

Our new study gives some insight into how Ppd-1 influences source:sink interactions in wheat by regulating an amino acid transporter doi.org/10.1093/aob/...

CATION AMINO ACID TRANSPORTER1 encodes an arginine transporter whose expression is influenced by daylength and Photoperiod-1

Abstract. Flowering and inflorescence development of wheat involve coordination of organ development, tissue growth, and remobilisation of nutrients from s

doi.org

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 10d

Membership Benefits:

ASPS membership provides conference discounts, travel grant eligibility, networking opportunities, and Phytogen updates.

Student rates available. Check your status at the new website!
www.asps.org.au/become-a-mem...

#AusPlantSci #Membership

Become a Member — Australian Society of Plant Scientists

www.asps.org.au

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 12d

Calling all students!

Phytogen welcomes contributions showcasing your research, conference experiences, or methodologies.

Great way to boost your research profile and connect with the plant science community.

Contact our Phytogen co-editors for details!

#PlantScience #StudentResearch

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Lucas Auroux @aurouxlucas.bsky.social · 13d

🌱🧬 "Advances in seed omics" now published in its complete form @jxbotany.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1093/jxb/...

Covers how omics tech are revolutionising seed research - single-cell and multi-omics integration towards climate-resilient crops.

La Trobe (@lewseylab.bsky.social) and Zhejiang Uni.

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 15d

Groundbreaking research from Dr. Kristine Crous:

Heating leaves 4°C in tropical rainforest canopies revealed 35% decrease in photosynthesis and minimal thermal acclimation.
Results suggest concerning implications for rainforests in warming climate.

bit.ly/42zRLkk
doi.org/10.1111/nph....

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 16d

ASPS 2025 social activities now open for booking!

(You can book social activities separately)

- Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens & Summit ($10)
- Waite Campus research facilities tour ($10)
- McLaren Vale wineries experience ($70)

Get your tickets here: bit.ly/4nBcM6e

Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · Sep 7

First come, first served!
Remember the memorable Hobart dinner in Tassie?

ASPS 2025 Conference Dinner at National Wine Centre next to Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
Connect with the plant science community in a beautiful setting!

Get your ticket now: bit.ly/4p25OJ0

#ASPS2025

Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · Aug 31

Conference dinner at the National Wine Centre of Australia, right next to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

With food and wine to share with colleagues, it will be an evening to remember!

Tickets available for purchase at the conference registration page (www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-...).

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 16d

Accommodation info for the conference:

Conference at Flinders Bedford Park campus - don't get caught at the wrong campus!

Special accommodation deals available for ASPS 2025 attendees: www.asps.org.au/asps2025-acc...

#ASPS2025 #Adelaide

Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 17d

Abstract Deadline Reminder: Abstract submissions for ASPS 2025 close Oct 3.
Don't forget to use the provided template when submitting.
Registration early bird rates also end the same day (www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-...).

Plan accordingly and head to Adelaide!

#ASPS2025 #AbstractDeadline

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 17d

Abstract Deadline Reminder: Abstract submissions for ASPS 2025 close Oct 3.
Don't forget to use the provided template when submitting.
Registration early bird rates also end the same day (www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-...).

Plan accordingly and head to Adelaide!

#ASPS2025 #AbstractDeadline

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Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) @saps-news.bsky.social · 21d

✅Hit misconceptions head-on by:

• approaching them with animations
• assessing misconceptions
• challenging them with practical work

Hear from practising teachers too! 🌿

🔎 www.saps.org.uk/growth-hub/m...

#plantsci @royalsocbio.bsky.social @stemlearning.bsky.social @associationscied.bsky.social

Misconceptions in Biology - Science & Plants for Schools

This article looks at assessing and addressing misconceptions in biology using the common misconception that plants only photosynthesise and only animals respire as an example.

www.saps.org.uk

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Ali Gill @aligill.bsky.social · Jul 28

Pleased to share the fifth and final paper from my PhD - a collaboration with the APPN investigating industrial hemp growth and temporal water use using state-of-the-art phenotyping platforms. 🌿
www.publish.csiro.au/fp/Fulltext/FP24266

@bethloveys.bsky.social @bberger-au.bsky.social

Phenotyping of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa) genotypes with different growth habits

Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa) has gained renewed scientific and agricultural interest worldwide as a multi-use, high-value crop, with products spanning textile, clothing, medicinal, food, and cons...

www.publish.csiro.au

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Centre for Crop and Disease Management @theccdm.bsky.social · 23d

Make sure to add this week's CCDM seminar talk to your calendar 📆

If you're on @CurtinUni campus Thursday 18 September, come hear from Australian National University’s Peter Solomon as he explores What is happening in the Solomon Lab? 🧪🔬

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