Crops of the Future: Reviving Neglected and Undertilized Crops for Global Nutrition Webinar Series (September 1 and 2)

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About this Webinar Series: This webinar series will focus on underutilized crops, plant species of local or regional importance that have received limited attention in research, breeding, and policy compared with global staples such as rice, maize, and wheat. These crops hold significant potential to strengthen food security, improve nutrition, and support rural livelihoods. Their … Read more

Call to Action: Protect Merit-Based Federal Research Funding

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The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed significant changes to the Uniform Guidance, the government-wide framework governing federal financial assistance. Of particular concern to the research community are proposed changes that could increase political and administrative oversight of federal grant awards, including additional review by senior agency officials and greater discretion … Read more

ASPB President’s Update: Plant Biology 2026: ASPB and CSPB Take Ottawa by Storm

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I am thrilled to report that two weeks ago, Plant Biology 2026 welcomed 1,203 registrants from 43 countries to Ottawa, Canada! The conference program featured 45 oral sessions, including plenaries, concurrent symposia, workshops, and networking events.  In addition, the large poster hall venue featured 662 poster presentations. We were especially proud to host this conference … Read more

Sharing ASPB’s 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

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For more than 100 years, ASPB has been a cornerstone of the global plant science community, supporting discovery, advancing knowledge, and fostering connections among researchers, educators, and students. As the field continues to evolve, so too must the Society’s focus and priorities. To provide clarity and direction for the years ahead, ASPB has developed its … Read more

Plant Physiology is recruiting Assistant Features Editors to start in 2027 and 2028

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We are now accepting applications to join the Plant Physiology Assistant Features Editor (AFE) program. These are two-year appointments, starting either in January 2027 or 2028. Since 2018, Plant Physiology has welcomed more than 100 early-career scientists to participate in the AFE program. Feedback from AFEs consistently reports on the positive influence the program has … Read more