Fascination of Plants Day (FoPD) will take place on May 18, 2026, as part of a global initiative coordinated by the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO). In the United States, ASPB serves as the national host and coordinator. FoPD is an international outreach effort designed to engage the public with the importance of plant science … Read more
Strengthening U.S. Leadership in Plant Science The NSF Plant Biology Act (H.R.7949), introduced by Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY-19) and Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN-4), is bipartisan legislation to strengthen the National Science Foundation’s investments in plant and microbial research. The bill would amend the NSF Authorization Act of 2002 to establish a dedicated funding initiative … Read more
Safeguarding U.S. agriculture begins long before threats reach farms, fields, or food systems. It starts at our borders, in our laboratories, and through coordinated national surveillance systems designed to prevent and respond to emerging risks. Recognizing this, ASPB has joined a coalition of scientific and agricultural organizations in urging Congress to strengthen funding for the … Read more
A webinar organized by ASPB’s Women in Plant Biology Committee Recorded on April 9, 2026 Are you considering a future in academia, but unsure which path is right for you? Tune in for an engaging webinar featuring plant scientists from both primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) and a research-intensive university (R1) to share practical, real-world insights into … Read more
ASPB, together with a coalition of 56 other scientific societies, academic institutions, and industry partners, recently sent a letter to to House and Senate Appropriations leaders to emphasize the critical role of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and request necessary funding to keep ARS running. In the letter, the coalition requests … Read more