Peer Review Week 2026: Building Peer Review Capacity in Plant Science

A plant scientist declines a review invitation because fieldwork can’t wait. A postdoctoral researcher with relevant expertise would welcome the opportunity but has never been invited. Elsewhere, a manuscript that has already received careful reviews is submitted to another journal, where the search for reviewers begins again. These situations illustrate why peer review capacity deserves … Read more

Sharing ASPB’s 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

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

ASPB Announces 2026 Election Results

The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is pleased to announce the results of the Society’s 2026 election. Members have elected new volunteer leaders who will help guide ASPB’s mission to advance plant science through research, education, publishing, and advocacy. Gloria Muday Elected President-elect ASPB members have elected Gloria Muday as the Society’s next President-elect. … Read more

Gloria Muday is Elected President-elect of the American Society of Plant Biologists

The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is pleased to announce that Gloria Muday, PhD, has been elected by the Society’s membership to serve as President-elect. She will officially begin her term in October 2026, when Tessa Burch-Smith, PhD, succeeds Kent Chapman, PhD, as President of ASPB. As President-Elect, Muday will serve on the ASPB … Read more

Ottawa Families Invited to Explore the World of Plants at Free Plant Science Saturday Event

Hands-on discovery event kicks off Plant Biology 2026, welcoming more than 1,200 plant scientists from around the world to Canada’s capital Families across the Ottawa region are invited to discover the fascinating world of plants during Plant Science Saturday, a free, hands-on community event taking place on Saturday, July 18, at the Main Street Market … Read more