Natalie Henkhaus On May 18, 2017, we join plant scientists around the globe to celebrate Fascination of Plants Day 2017. Now in its fourth year, Fascination of Plants Day aims to excite the public about the vital importance of plant science research. But Fascination of Plants Day can only work with the active participation of plant scientists, and … Read more
Plant Science * Agriculture * Forestry * Plant Breeding * Biodiversity * Nourishment and Nutrition * Plant Protection * Environmental Conservation * Renewable Resources We invite you to organize a fascinating activity related to plants on May 18, 2017! Contact the USA National Coordinator by email at plantday@aspb.org to discuss and access all supporting materials … Read more
ASPB is the National Coordinator for all US Fascination of Plant Day events. To participate, organize an education or public outreach event during the month of May 2017 in your community and submit your event by email to plantday@aspb.org. Entries submitted by email will be entered into the ASPB #PlantDay Raffle Contest. Events may be held in a … Read more
The inaugural Phenome 2017 conference was held February 10-14, 2017 in beautiful Tucson, AZ. The theme, “Connecting the Bioeconomy,” was developed as a direct outcome of the Plant Science Decadal Vision publication (2013) and was organized by the National Plant Science Council and the North American Plant Phenotyping Network, with meeting management provided by ASPB. … Read more
ASPB joins Energy Science Coalition Fiscal Year 2017 Funding Statement for the Department of Energy Office of Science. Recognizing the importance of basic research to the DOE’s energy mission, the Department has dedicated $1.8 billion within the DOE Office of Science budget as that office’s contribution to the Mission Innovation initiative, a worldwide effort to … Read more