Thank you to the American Society of Plant Biologists for the travel funding that made this participation possible. Also, thanks to Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology. It was an honor to represent the Department of Biotechnology at this conference as a new faculty member.

Attending as an Assistant Features Editor with Plant Physiology added another meaningful dimension to the conference. Beyond the amazing sessions, workshops, and plenary talks, I appreciated connecting with inspiring women plant scientists and fellow plant biologists of Indian origin.