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Lars Østergaard @larsostergaard.bsky.social · Aug 25

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Join us and be part of shaping the future of #plantscience at Oxford as we move to the new Life and Mind Building lifeandmind.web.ox.ac.uk/home (recognised for its potential to change the World edition.cnn.com/2025/01/01/s...) @biology.ox.ac.uk www.biology.ox.ac.uk

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Satyaki PRV @satyakirv.bsky.social · Aug 7

Some cool stuff from the Comai lab.

Sterility and structural variation in an arabidopsis pedigree carrying a ring minichromosome - Chromosome Research

Circular minichromosomes could be useful tools for plant biotechnology, yet their long-term structural stability, heritability, and effects on phenotype remain poorly understood. In this study, we rep...

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Dior Kelley @diorkelley.bsky.social · Aug 7

Not a delight when it ruins all your pollinations 🫠😱 Iowa humor 🌽😂

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌱 aspbofficial.bsky.social presented @kcox-bioguy.bsky.social Kevin Cox, PhD, the Eric E. Conn Young Investigator Award in recognition of his contributions to plant pathology and spatial biology research & commitment to meaningful outreach and service. Congrats Kevin! loom.ly/jIIgq2o

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Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · Jul 30

Before this #PlantBio2025 thread closes: two exciting opportunities now open for early-career plant scientists.
1. Plantae Fellows program, apply by Aug 31 plantae.org/2026fellowsa...
2. @theplantcell.bsky.social Assistant Features Editor program, apply by Sep 15.
blog.aspb.org/the-plant-ce...

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Dior Kelley @diorkelley.bsky.social · Jul 16

AUXIN 2026 logo competition! Please re-post. Deadline for submissions is Tuesday July 15th.

Prize is free registration worth €500+

Auxin2026: auxin2026.info

Send submissions to [email protected]

@larsostergaard.bsky.social @luciastrader.bsky.social @dolfweijers.bsky.social

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Vandepoele lab @vandepoelelab.bsky.social · Jul 16

We are hiring! If you have experience in plant genomics + AI, or promoter engineering + synthetic biology, check out our two open postdoc positions (computational + wetlab): www.vandepoelelab.be/Jobs please re-share RT #ERC

Jobs | Vandepoele Lab

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Dior Kelley @diorkelley.bsky.social · Jul 2

Field of dreams 🌽

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Dior Kelley @diorkelley.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Iowa Soybean Research Center announces leadership transition

On July 1, 2025, Iowa State University Associate Professor of Agronomy Mark Licht and Professor of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology Steve Whitham will join the Iowa Soybean Research Center...

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Dior Kelley @diorkelley.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Iowa State students, Atlantic residents to unveil new mural on former YMCA building at July 2 ribbon-cutting event – College of Design

Iowa State University College of Design

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · Jun 24

🚨 1 month left!
#JXB75 abstract submission and travel grant deadlines are fast approaching!

📅 Deadline: July 22

🌍 Join us in September in lovely Edinburgh 🏰 for a celebration of 75 years of the Journal of Experimental Botany!

🔗 bit.ly/JXB75?utm_sou...

#PlantScience 🧪 @sebiology.bsky.social

Journal of Experimental
Botany 75th Anniversary
Symposium
17th-19th September 2025
Edinburgh

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Dior Kelley @diorkelley.bsky.social · Jun 18

Dinner was delicious 🐟 🦪 🍷 #keepswimmingupstream

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The Plant Cell @theplantcell.bsky.social · Jun 2

📣The Plant Cell is recruiting Assistant Features Editors. The application period opens now and runs through September 15, 2025!🌱

👉Application information can be found at this link: blog.aspb.org/the-plant-ce...

#plantscience

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Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · Jun 18

Remember, tomorrow (Thursday) at 2pm, join us in the anatomical theatre for a great discussion about "Building a diverse community through effective teaching & mentoring"
#ICAR2025

Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · Jun 4

"Building a diverse community through effective teaching and mentoring"
An amazing workshop for #ICAR2025
Th June 19th (Juneteenth) 2 PM, please join us!
With me, @apaterlini.bsky.social @yoselin.bsky.social @mehta-lab.com, & Sophie Goormachtig & Agnes Uhereczky from @viblifesciences.bsky.social

A group of three people on successively higher platforms. The one on the highest platform is reaching across to support the one in the middle, who is reaching down to help the on on the lowest platform climb up.

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FASEB @faseborg.bsky.social · Jun 18

Last chance to save $150 and get the latest in protein kinases and phosphorylation at #PrPSRC. Join us in Scottsdale at a gorgeous resort overlooking the mountains. Save your space and register: buff.ly/BvsZmQm

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · Jun 18

Matyas Fendyrch introduces his auxin work #ICAR2025
A reminder AAB are organising Auxin2026 and the logo design competition is OPEN…. a free registration for the successful designer! 🤩 @diorkelley.bsky.social @larsostergaard.bsky.social
auxin2026.info

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Ben Sheldon @sheldonbirds.bsky.social · Jun 16

Interested in Postdoc Research here in Oxford? Many projects possible using long-term population studies of birds, field & lab experiments with insect consumers, phenology of trees all in Wytham woods & based in new Biology building
marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/calls/msca-p...

Image of the new Biology Building, completed, and opening from August 2025

Lunch with the field team to celebrate another successful season - May 2025

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Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · Jun 17

We have no boxes, no banners, but we have Pablo!
Come by the @theplantcell.bsky.social booth (back of the main reception hall on the right ) today (Tuesday) at 6pm to meet Pablo Manavella, our new Editor in Chief 🌱
#ProTip it's always a good idea to meet the editor!

The Plant Cell
Meet the editor
PABLO MANAVELLA
Tuesday 6pm

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Dior Kelley @diorkelley.bsky.social · Jun 16

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ALT: a minion wearing overalls and goggles is jumping in the air with his arms outstretched

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The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) @tairnews.bsky.social · Jun 10

We will be at ICAR 2025 presenting the latest updates in the Arabidopsis Informatics Session, June 19 from 1400-1530 in the Concerthall.
Swing by our booth for some special swag. #TAIR #ICAR2025 #arabidopsis

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Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · Jun 12

#ICAR2025 attendees!
Stop by @theplantcell.bsky.social booth next week to learn about the Assistant Features Editor (AFE) program blog.aspb.org/the-plant-ce...
6pm Tuesday, meet the Editor-in-Chief, Pablo Manavella.
6pm Wednesday, meet the rest of the editors, including some current AFEs! See you!

The Plant Cell is accepting applications for Assistant Features Editors | Plant Science Today

Are you an early career researcher passionate about plants and science communication? The Plant Cell is accepting applications for new Assistant Features Editors (AFEs) to begin in 2026 and 2027.

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Suayb Üstün @suaybuestuen.bsky.social · Jun 16

It‘s about to start - such an amazing venue for #ICAR2025

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · Jun 13

Our second logo design competition of the week is now live!

🌱Auxin-artistes: Enter a logo for #Auxin2026 and the winner will receive free registration for our conference in Portugal next October!

🗓️Submission deadline: 15th July
> auxin2026.info

#plantscience #sciart

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · Jun 3

📜 75 years on since our very first issue, JXB continues to publish cutting-edge photosynthesis research ☀️🌱

☀️🌱 Start exploring the new Photosynthesis Virtual Issue on now ⬇️

🔗 academic.oup.com/jxb...

#JXB75 #PlantScience 🧪

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · Jun 5

And speaking of 75 years... 🎉 don’t miss #JXB75!

We’re celebrating 75 years of the Journal of Experimental Botany with a special symposium in Edinburgh, Sept 17-19 🏛️🌿

There may even be birthday cake... 🎂👀

Stellar speakers & travel grants 👉 🔗 bit.ly/JXB75

#PlantScience 🧪 @sebiology.bsky.social

Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · Jun 3

📜 75 years on since our very first issue, JXB continues to publish cutting-edge photosynthesis research ☀️🌱

☀️🌱 Start exploring the new Photosynthesis Virtual Issue on now ⬇️

🔗 academic.oup.com/jxb...

#JXB75 #PlantScience 🧪

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