Starting with Major Symposium 5 and continuing to Plant Synthetic Biology 2019 Learn about this emerging field at Plant Biology 2019 and the inaugural ASPB-sponsored Plant Synthetic Biology 2019. Imagine a world in which plants are no longer bred from existing varieties but designed, almost from the ground up, for specific functions – increased crop yield, storing carbon, chemical … Read more
Early bird registration for #PlantBio19 in sunny San Jose ends soon! If you are still debating whether you should come not, let me try to persuade you that you absolutely should. From undergraduate to emeritus professor, attendance at a meeting has benefits for everyone. Here are my top 5 reasons for why you should attend … Read more
Plant Biology 2019, August 3–7, San Jose, CA, USA Since 1924, the American Society of Plant Biologists has been dedicated to the pursuit of its mandate: “…to promote the growth and development of plant biology, to encourage and publish research in plant biology, and to promote the interests and growth of plant scientists in general.” … Read more
ASPB is pleased to announce the publication in The Plant Cell of important research describing the discovery of a key regulator of fruit length variation in cucumber. The discovery of a fruit length modulator has implications for cucumber breeding. Fruit size is a major determinant of yield and market value. The cucumber is among the … Read more
View the recording of this event. Join us for a live, online “meet the candidates” event and get to know the candidates for ASPB President-elect. Date and Time: *Monday, April 8, 8:30 AM PDT, 11:30 AM EDT; 4:30 PM BST – Register today and be sure to bring your questions and ideas to the webinar. … Read more