Over the moon because the first aim of my research just got published! Want to optimize corn production for plants with resilient trajectories? Then find out how to make this decision from our results! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tp…

I’m excited to be attending the ASPB #PlantBio2025 conference, Milwakee Wisconsin. This year, we are presenting the ASPB African Researchers Network seeds of change award to scholars researching food security challenges in agrarian countries.

Autobioluminescence with a single, easy-to-use transcript; designed with the help of our hero, iggypop. pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…

I am thrilled to share the 2nd chapter of my PhD with Adam Steinbrenner. In collaboration with Patrick Grof-Tisza, we demonstrated that the LRR-RLP INR is the missing molecular link between caterpillar recognition and predatory wasp recruitment in the field. A thread 1/6

Very proud to share our latest preprint: postdoc/LRSF fellow Yue Rui studies the mechanisms regulating attachment of the cell wall to the plasma membrane. The Cellulose Synthase Complex and REMORINs determine attachment and root osmotic stress tolerance. biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

HLPINs is a localized network supporting the professional development of scientists/educators who mentor undergraduates in research. Interested in participating? Click the link below on how to get involved: community.plantae.org/groups/primari… #plantingPUI ASPB

The maintenance of plant cell wall integrity involves complex molecular interactions. In this review, Preet Manchanda summarizes the pivotal roles of RALF, LRX, and FERONIA as well as their interactions in different cell and tissue systems. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

share! (I am co-author) “An unwelcoming climate & culture at scientific conferences is an obstacle to retaining scientists w/marginalized identities. Here we describe a professional plant science societies collaboration to make conferences more inclusive.” doi.org/10.7554/eLife.…

Please share! Proud of the first publication from ROOT & SHOOT Research Coordination Network. Three years work from a huge team of volunteers. We crafted aspirational community agreements, accessibility guides & conference recommendations, tested many and report on our outcomes. elifesciences.org/articles/106877

Please share! My lab at MSU is looking for a postdoc! careers.msu.edu/jobs/research-…

📢📢save the dates for our 28th ICSPR meeting in Chengdu, China🇨🇳!! 👉5-8 september 2026, co-chaired by Professors Weicai Yang, Li-Jia Qu, Honghui Lin and Hongju Li. Stay tuned! more details coming soon! #ICSPR2026 🌱😉

The nucleus doesn’t measure length. It follows the path that leads to growth An exciting #preLight by Jeny Jose about nucleus positioning covers the preprint from Jessica Orr Jessica Orr and Arif Ashraf Arif Ashraf . Check it out! prelights.biologists.com/highlights/the…

Run don’t walk. Meixia is a terrific scientist and mentor.

I can't stress it more. This conference has been designed for us by us. This year at the University of Leeds funded by the SEB, Faculty of Biological Science at Leeds, the Grow More, New Phytologist and Gastby Foundations. Join us eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-in-pla…

Please share! My lab (cxli233.github.io/cxLi_lab/ ) will be recruiting a PhD student via the MPS program at MSU (mps.natsci.msu.edu) for Fall 2026. Happy to take inquires via email (which can be found in the lab website) if applying this cycle.

Salk scientist Joseph Ecker has been awarded the 2025 Barbara McClintock Prize for Plant Genetics and Genome Studies from the Maize Genetics Cooperation. The prize honors “the most outstanding plant scientists working on both genetics and genomics in the present era.” “For more

It was really wonderful for us to host Penelope today. One of the BEST Fridays from the lab to remember for a long time. Thanks for making your time to visit us 🌽🔬😊

🔬🍀 Rab5 GTPases mediate the targeting of ROP signalling to establish polarity for pollen germination Nature Plants nature.com/articles/s4147…

This Halloween, we have a spooky evolutionary story for you. The brainchild of JC De la Concepción Nick Irwin & our fantastic collaborators is now out in Nature Plants nature.com/articles/s4147… Here’s why I love this work — and why I think you’ll enjoy it too. 👇

NAASC Arabidopsis Community Impact Awards Talks Available - mailchi.mp/38043cf1995c/u…