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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 16h

#ASPBPlantPhysMonday #ICYMI

Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · Jan 29

Call for Papers: 2026 Focus Issue on Algae and Aquatic Plants. This Focus Issue welcomes the submission of research articles on photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments. Submission Deadline: 11/2025. https://academic.oup.com/plphys/pages/plant-physiology-call-for-paper…

Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 16h

#ASPBPlantPhysMonday #ICYMI

Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · Jul 21

Call for Papers: 2026 Focus Issue on Early Land Plant Evolution – Phylogenetics, Paleobotany, and Evo-devo Physiology. Submission Deadline: 03/2026. academic.oup.com/plphys/pages...

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 16h

#ASPBPlantPhysMonday #ICYMI

Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · Jun 30

📢 When you publish in Plant Physiology, you're doing more than sharing research—you’re strengthening the plant science community.
🌿 Published by a nonprofit.
🌿 Supporting the next generation of scientists.
🌿 Advancing discovery.
#PlantScience #SciComm @ASPB

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 16h

Plant Science Research Weekly -- Photosynthesis reinvented: introducing the McG Cycle for boosting plant growth and yield (Science) (Summary by Ching Chan) buff.ly/S9GwLlu

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Photosynthesis reinvented: Introducing the McG Cycle for boosting plant growth and yield | Plantae

Photosynthesis is nature’s most powerful carbon capture system, fueling life on Earth and inspiring new strategies for sustainable agriculture. In plants, The Calvin–Benson–Bassham cycle generates C3…

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aspbplantbiology.bsky.social @aspbplantbiology.bsky.social · 21h

#PlantBio2026 is more than a meeting—it’s a community.🌱 Here, you’ll:
• Make new connections
• Strengthen collaborations
• Share your science with the world
• Experience the camaraderie of @aspbofficial.bsky.social and @cspbscbv.bsky.social

👀Follow along and be part of the journey to Ottawa!

Image text: This is your Community. plantbiology.aspb.org. #PlantBio2026. Featuring ASPB, CSPB/SCBV & PB26 logos and previous photos from the previous meetings on a themed background.

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Plant Science Research Weekly -- Bluer than blue: reduced stomatal density changes red and blue light responses in wheat (Plant Phys) @proftlawson.bsky.social (Summary by Mae Mercado @maemercado.bsky.social) buff.ly/jXVFft5

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Bluer than blue: Reduced stomatal density changes red and blue light responses in wheat | Plantae

Stomata play an important role in balancing the amount of CO2 that goes in the plant for photosynthesis and the amount of water that goes out of the plant through transpiration. Stomatal density (SD)…

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 3d

📅New #PlantSciEvents Event Added: 17th International Conference on Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in Plants

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17th International Conference on Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in Plants

(2026) Wed 9 Sep - Fri 11 [EDT]: Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce that, after 28 years, the 17th International Conference on Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in Plants will be held…

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Featuring Kevin Cope, Jessica Erickson, Gnanesh Nanjappa, and Vojtěch Schmidt. Moderated by Krishna Chaitanya Alamuru, Katarina Kurtović, Mae Antonette Mercado, and Xavier Ozowara.

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 3d

📣 Join us for the upcoming Plantae webinar on October 23 at 9 am Eastern time, hosted by the 2025 Plantae Fellows.🌱

👉 Free registration at buff.ly/YRoRap9

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 3d

📅New #PlantSciEvents Event Added: 4th Integrated Plant & Algal Phenomics Meeting (IPAP)

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4th Integrated Plant & Algal Phenomics Meeting (IPAP)

(2026) Fri 26 Jun, 3:00 PM - Sun 28, 5:00 PM [CEST]: We are very proud to invite you to the 4th INTEGRATED PLANT AND ALGAL PHENOMICS MEETING (IPAP), to be held this year in the beautiful and historic…

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 3d

#JustIn on Plantae — Staying Sane in the Lab: Tips for Mental Health Strategies for Researchers. In this new piece, ASPB Plantae Fellows Katarina K., Nibedita P., and Ann-Kathrin R. explore realistic strategies for building resilience and protecting your mental health. buff.ly/lI8coP3

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Staying Sane in the Lab: Tips for Mental Health Strategies for Researchers | Plantae

This blog post explore realistic strategies for building resilience and protecting your mental health while sustaining your passion for research.

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 4d

Plant Science Research Weekly -- Auxin regulates rice root angle through OsILA1-driven cell wall remodeling (Science Advances) (Summary by Irene I. Ikiriko) buff.ly/jqgoaAO

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Auxin regulates rice root angle through OsILA1-driven cell wall remodeling | Plantae

Root angle is the direction and spatial orientation of roots in relation to gravity, which aids nutrient uptake and anchorage. Root angle is shaped by gravity perception, asymmetric auxin…

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 5d

Plant Science Research Weekly -- ZmWAK3 acts as a negative regulator of drought tolerance in maize (Theor. Appl. Genet.) (Summary by: Muhammad Aamir Khan) buff.ly/uMNDWmE

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ZmWAK3 acts as a negative regulator of drought tolerance in maize | Plantae

Drought is a major constraint on maize production, and understanding the underlying molecular regulators is key to breeding resilient varieties. Yang et al. investigated the role of the wall…

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 6d

Plant Science Research Weekly -- Not just reversal: the hidden power of drought recovery (Science) @natanellae.bsky.social (Summary by Ching Chan) buff.ly/TNffcja

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Not just reversal: The hidden power of drought recovery | Plantae

When drought strikes, plants struggle to survive. Growth slows, flowers appear too early, fruits drop prematurely, and harvests shrink. Scientists have long tried to engineer drought tolerance plants…

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 6d

#ASPBPlantCellTuesday #ICYMI

The Plant Cell @theplantcell.bsky.social · Jul 22

Call for Papers: 2026 Focus Issue on Single Cell Technologies. This focus dedicated to the emerging field of plant single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), etc. Submission Deadline: 09/2026. academic.oup.com/plcell/pages...

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 6d

#ASPBPlantCellTuesday #ICYMI

The Plant Cell @theplantcell.bsky.social · Mar 14

Call for Papers: 2027 Focus Issue on Specialized Metabolites. This focus issue aims to provide a forum to improve our understanding of plant specialized metabolism. Submission Deadline: 05/2026. academic.oup.com/plcell/pages...

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 6d

#ASPBPlantCellTuesday #ICYMI

The Plant Cell @theplantcell.bsky.social · Jun 5

🚨 Did you know? Publishing in The Plant Cell doesn’t just advance your career—it supports the entire field of plant biology.
We're published by ASPB ‪@aspbofficial.bsky.social‬, a nonprofit devoted to advancing plant science 🌿
#PlantScience #NonprofitPublishing #PublishWithPurpose

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aspbplantbiology.bsky.social @aspbplantbiology.bsky.social · 6d

📣Join your colleagues at #PlantBio2026 in Ottawa, Canada!🌱

Now accepting applications for:
-ASPB Travel Awards (due 11/14)
-Women's Young Investigator Travel Awards (due 11/14)
-Recognition Travel Awards (due 12/1)

👉 Learn more and apply now: plantbiology.aspb.org/travel-awards/!

#plantscience

Image text: Apply for a Travel Award. #PlantBio2026. plantbiology.aspb.org. Featuring ASPB, CSPB/SCBV & PB26 logos on a themed background.

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Plant Science Research Weekly -- Non-coding RNA and RNA modification empower immunity in grapevine (Plant Biotechnology Journal) (Summary by Yee-Shan Ku) buff.ly/wtTjDT1

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Non-coding RNA and RNA modification empower immunity in grapevine | Plantae

Grapevine is an important crop in the food industry. Like other crops, cultivated grapevine benefits from wild relatives that can be used for genetic resource mining and cultivar improvement.

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aspbplantbiology.bsky.social @aspbplantbiology.bsky.social · 7d

In 2026, #PlantBio2026 is headed to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city!

Known for its vibrant culture, walkable downtown, and summer beauty, it’s the perfect backdrop for plant science at its finest. 🌿

📅 Mark your calendars: July 18–22, 2026

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Image text: See you in Ottawa! #PlantBio2026. plantbiology.aspb.org. Featuring ASPB, CSPB/SCBV & PB26 logos and a photo of Ottawa on a themed background

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 7d

#ASPBPlantPhysMonday #ICYMI

Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · Jul 21

Call for Papers: 2026 Focus Issue on Early Land Plant Evolution – Phylogenetics, Paleobotany, and Evo-devo Physiology. Submission Deadline: 03/2026. academic.oup.com/plphys/pages...

#plantscience

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 7d

#ASPBPlantPhysMonday #ICYMI

Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · Jan 29

Call for Papers: 2026 Focus Issue on Algae and Aquatic Plants. This Focus Issue welcomes the submission of research articles on photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments. Submission Deadline: 11/2025. https://academic.oup.com/plphys/pages/plant-physiology-call-for-paper…

Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 7d

#ASPBPlantPhysMonday #ICYMI

Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · Jun 30

📢 When you publish in Plant Physiology, you're doing more than sharing research—you’re strengthening the plant science community.
🌿 Published by a nonprofit.
🌿 Supporting the next generation of scientists.
🌿 Advancing discovery.
#PlantScience #SciComm @ASPB

Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 7d

#ASPBPlantPhysMonday #ICYMI

Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · Sep 10

The August 2025 issue of Plant Physiology from @ASPB @OxUniPress is COMPLETE! Check it out here: academic.oup.com/plphys/issue... #PlantScience

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Image description: Telosma mosaic virus (TelMV), an emerging potyvirus that infects passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) plants worldwide, was utilized as a viral vector for VIGS in passion fruit. The image displays a representative phenotype of the P. edulis leaves (indicated by white arrows), which exhibit apparent bleaching as a result of PDS gene silencing using TelMV-based VIGS. See Wang et al. https://doi.org/10.1093/plphys/kiaf281 Image credit: Xiaoqing Wang

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Ciara O’Brien @ciara-obrien.bsky.social · 7d

It was so great having you at @johninnescentre.bsky.social!

Some amazing conversations on AI in writing, teaching, and the importance of plants 🌾

Grateful to be a part of the @aspbofficial.bsky.social community ❤️

Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · 7d

I'm Norwich to give a talk tomorrow, but came a day early to give a writing workshop. Wonderful to catch up with Cathie Martin, who hired me in 2009 when she was EIC of @theplantcell.bsky.social. Thanks to @ciara-obrien.bsky.social for being a great host & other @plantaeofficial.bsky.social fellows.

Top left = Mary and Cathie catch up over coffee and talk about books. Top right = Mary and Ciara take a photo opp in front of Cathie's world-renowned collection of Plant Cell covers. Middle = a fantastic, thoughtful, engaged group of ECRs who shared thoughts on writing and AI. Bottom, current, former, and maybe future Plantea Fellows after we shared our "origin stories" over lunch.

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