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Roland Gromes @gromesroland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Just spontaneously, big plant questions: * How to adapt agriculture to climate change? * Can climate change and biodiversity loss be mitigated in ecosystems? * Can photosynthesis be optimized? * How did the mosses/tracheophytes split evolve (e.g. what did early land plants do with their stomata)?

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New Phytologist @newphyt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Nondefense functions of plant specialized metabolites: ecological phenomena, molecular mechanisms, and evolutionary implications #TansleyInsight from Carley nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #plantscience

Nonexhaustive overview of empirically validated nondefense functions caused by or correlated with variation in four well-studied classes of plant specialized metabolites – glucosinolates, alkaloids, terpenoids, and flavonoids/polyphenols – separated into different categories of nondefense functions.

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MaizeGDB @maizegdb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

MaizeGDB is recruiting an ORISE postdoctoral fellow to apply AI & bioinformatics to maize interactions with Fusarium and Aspergillus. 1-2 years | $100–110K/year | U.S. citizens | Apply by Dec. 4, 2026: www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/...

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Zintellect - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - USDA-ARS SCINet/AI-COE Postdoctoral Fellowship in AI-Driven Maize-Fungal Pathogen Genomics - USDA-ARS-SCINet-2026-0372

ARS Office/Lab and Location: A postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service

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Jason Stajich @hyphaltip.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

2 jobs at NCSU in Plant Pathology - Assistant Professor and also Assistant Extension Specialist. jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/233... and jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/234... are posting, advertisement fliers attached - September 18th is application deadline for Assistant Professor position.

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is seeking a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Raleigh, NC to advance its undergraduate educational mission and build a complementary research program. This role involves delivering 2-3 courses using engaging instruction, alongside developing an externally visible research program in areas such as plant disease diagnostics, fungal biology, soilborne pathogens, or epidemiology.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Deliver and modernize core undergraduate courses (including PP 315 and lab), integrate active learning and distance education, and mentor undergraduate researchers, graduate students, and postdocs.
• Build an active, externally funded research program in plant pathology that engages students and connects teaching with areas like fungal biology or plant-soil-microbe interactions.
• Contribute to faculty governance, engage in scientific leadership and peer review, and foster interdisciplinary partnerships that enhance the department's mission.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related field; active scholarly record (publications/presentations); strong communication skills to teach complex concepts.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative teaching methodologies (active/case-based/distance learning), student mentorship, securing external research funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and active professional service
JOIN OUR TEAM!
For more information and to submit your application, please visit:
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/233776

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is seeking a 12-month tenure-track (70% Extension, 30% Research) Assistant Professor to provide statewide leadership in arthropod management for North Carolina row crops, focusing on sweetpotato, peanut, and soybean. This position will connect applied research, grower needs, and emerging technologies to build an externally funded Extension and research program that advances sustainable integrated pest management across North Carolina.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead a statewide Extension program for sweetpotatoes, peanuts, and soybeans, translating research into practical grower tools, field days, and agent training.
• Build an applied, externally funded research program in pest ecology and management, publishing in scholarly and Extension outlets.
• Mentor students, contribute to classroom instruction, and engage in department, university, and professional service.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
• Strong background in row crop entomology, integrated pest management (IPM), and insecticide resistance.
• Experience or interest in using precision ag, remote sensing, drones, or Al-driven decision-support tools.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with growers, commodity groups, Extension agents, and industry partners.

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Manuel Kleiner @manuelkleiner.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We are looking to hire a microbiology laboratory research technician here at NC State in Raleigh, NC. If you have experience in microbiology and/or LC-MS/MS please consider applying. Please repost! jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/234...

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Microbiology Laboratory Research Technician

The Kleiner Lab at North Carolina State University is seeking a Research Technician to support research focused on complex microbial communities, microbial symbioses, and metaproteomics. Reporting to ...

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ybrandvain.bsky.social @ybrandvain.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I'm excited to release the newest version of my free applied biostats textbook. It's tidyverse style, clarkia inspired and loads of fun Im putting this down until the end of the semester, when I'll add and polish additional chapters, but the 1st 21 are pretty solid yanivjb.github.io/biostats-book

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Applied Biostatistics

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Keely Brown @keelybrownphd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I'll be recruiting both Master's and PhD students, so if you know anyone that might be interested in integrating genomics and phenomics to understand evolution in barley and macroalgae, send 'em my way!

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John Stinchcombe @johnstinchcombe.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This is a "least bad" outcome of a self-inflicted problem from Duke University. Is it better than the collection being atomized and shipped all over the place? Yes. Is it a travesty that one of the world's wealthiest private Universities divested from their herbarium? Definitely yes.

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Dan Kliebenstein @spicybotrytis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Necessary and sufficient is a gold standard in genetics thought to mean key importance. Which often becomes a way to say we know it all so why do more. However, necessary and sufficient is only true in the specific background tested, so likely way more going on.

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jessamine finch @seedystudies.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📣Atlanta Botanical Garden is hiring a Field Biologist! Come be my colleague🌿 🎓 Bach. req'd, master's pref'd 🥾 2 years of post-degree fieldwork req'd 🏵️ familiarity with SE US flora & nat. communities 🗺️ proficient in ArcGIS #botanyjobs #conservationjobs recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...

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Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc - Field Biologist

The Field Biologist will be part of the Conservation & Research Department team within the Southeastern Center for Conservation at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. They will work under the direction ...

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Leonie Moyle @speciationlab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Interested in genetics, diversification, and speciation? We're hiring a Research Associate to help with our projects, including the convergent evolution of fruit color. Come and work with us! Feel free to contact me with questions. (Reposts appreciated!) Link: indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/33973

a matrix of 6 different Solanum (wild tomato) species with six different fruit colors, ranging from white to bright red.

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Julia Kreiner @jmkreiner.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job... The Kreiner and Carley Lab groups are hiring a shared Research Analyst to help lead wet lab protocol development and management. We're a fun group and would love to hear from you :) Get in touch with questions!

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Research, Analyst

Department BSD E&E Carley Lab About the Department The Kreiner Lab (kreinerlab.com) and Carley Lab (carleylab.uchicago.edu) in the Department of Ecology & Evolution at The University of Chicag...

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John Hodge @jghodge.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

For those going to #Botany2026 with interests in evo-devo or eco-phys, check out the symposium “Eco-Evo-Devo: Plant Climatic Resilience at the Intersection of Ontogeny and Fitness” on Wednesday where we’ll be exploring the overlap of these topics!

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Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra @jrossibarra.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Folks! @gcbias.bsky.social and I have two slots left in our popgen workshop. Aug 10-21, 9-11am (Pacific) via zoom. We’re raising money for research grants for grad students. $500 a seat. Spots available to first folks to respond. DM me if interested.

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Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

📢 Call for papers in New Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet: Extreme Heat: extending the thermal limits of life. Abstract Deadline: 5 September 2026 Learn more at nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com#extreme-heat... Thank you to the New Phytologist Foundation for being a Bronze Sponsor of #Botany2026!

Illustration of two plants in an arid landscape with a hot sun overhead. One plant is green and alive, and the other is withered and dying. Text reads: Call for papers. Extreme Heat: extending the thermal limits of life. A New Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet Special Collection. Submit your abstract by 5 September 2026. Full details on our website.

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jazzdavid.bsky.social @jazzdavid.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Not my usual 'cup of tea'. I preface this simply because I found Gina Kolata's article about ovarian cancer worth passing along for 2 reasons. 1st, we—my wife and I—are humans of a certain age. 2nd, the topic of cancer, scares the shit out of almost everyone. FYI. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/h...

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There’s a Way to Prevent Ovarian Cancer. Few Know About It. (Gift Article)

The vast majority of cases begin in the fallopian tubes — and removing them can reduce the risk by nearly 80 percent.

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

On Aug 14th, we're partnering with @plantgrads.bsky.social for an informational session on types of graduate programs and funding sources in the USA. 🌱🧪 Link to register: udel.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #plantscience #graduateschool #plantgrads

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Maggie R Wagner @maggie-r-wagner.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Hey #ESA2026 - if you do integrative plant biology research and have a manuscript coming down the pipeline, consider publishing in this special issue of AJB & APPS! Propose a paper by 8/31/26 If accepted, submit the paper by 4/5/27 More info at botany.org/home/publica...

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AJB and APPS Special Issue Call for Proposals: Advancing restoration of natural and agricultural systems

leading scientists and educators since 1893

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Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🌱SPECIAL ISSUE CALL FOR PAPERS🌱 #AJB and #AppsPlantSci are accepting proposals for joint special issues focusing on how plant traits, plant communities & the soils they grow in interact. Proposal deadline: 31 Aug 2026 More info: bit.ly/4vfwHeo @ajmiller4233.bsky.social @astylianou.bsky.social

The text at the top reads: "AJB and APPS special issue Call for Papers." The text at the bottom reads: "Advancing restoration of natural and agricultural systems: New tools and discoveries that integrate plant traits, plant communities, and the soil ecosphere." The logos at the bottom are: the American Journal of Botany, the Botanical Society of America, and Applications in Plant Sciences. Photo: A multispecies prairie plot (foreground) and an Echinacea monoculture (background) within the Dimensions of Biodiversity experiment at the University of Kansas Field Station, where researchers study how plant diversity and precipitation interact to influence productivity (credit: Benjamin Sikes). Inset photo: Exposed plant root system displayed within a three-dimensional frame illustrates the extensive belowground biomass (credit: Allison Miller).

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American Naturaliﬆ / ASN 🐌 @asn-amnat.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Historical Perspective: Sridhar et al. use the backstories of famous scientific papers in Ecology and Evolution to uncover the background roles of natural history that are written out of papers. Available now ahead of print! www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...

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Tahir Ali @tahirali-biomics.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

#SMBE2026 — A wake‑up call Moisés Expósito‑Alonso showed the hard truth: genetic diversity is collapsing, and global policy is still treating it as optional. Species have already lost >10% of their genetic variation — the very engine of adaptation and survival.

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Itai Yanai @itaiyanai.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🔥 Published today, and just in time for summer conferences, here are your guidelines for presenting badly www.nature.com/articles/s41... rdcu.be/fqa92

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Maggie R Wagner @maggie-r-wagner.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Call for papers! I'm co-editing a special issue #AJB #AppsPlantSci highlighting research and methods that integrate root & shoot traits to study how plants connect aboveground & belowground ecosystem processes. Propose a paper by 31 August, submit by 5 April 2027! Details: tinyurl.com/AJB-APPS-CFP

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Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🌱SPECIAL ISSUE CALL FOR PAPERS🌱 #AJB and #AppsPlantSci are accepting proposals for joint special issues focusing on how plant traits, plant communities & the soils they grow in interact. Proposal deadline: 31 Aug 2026 More info: bit.ly/448IDDv @ajmiller4233.bsky.social @astylianou.bsky.social

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Ran Blekhman @blekhman.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Just start writing. My new post: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Juliette de Meaux @meauxjuliette.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We have openings at the University of Cologne, come and join our consortium in Plant Ecological Genetics TRR341!Applications open soon for 10 PhD position. Description here: trr341.uni-koeln.de/join-us #TRR341 #PlantEcologicalGenetics

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Join us!

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Paolo Crosetto @paolocrosetto.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

An inevitable development for for-profit Open Access publishers is Fordism: automation & massification. If you earn money piece-rate for each paper you want to increase the flow of papers while minimizing cost. e.g. very low and *uniform* turnaround times at Frontiers and MDPI

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Seema Sheth @seemasheth.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Amy Angert and I are recruiting 2 temporary field technicians to assist with demographic surveys across the range of scarlet monkeyflower in California and Oregon. Perfect for recent graduates who are considering applying for grad school. Apply here: jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/231.... Please share!

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Temporary Plant Ecology Field Technician - CA/OR

The Sheth evolutionary ecology lab in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at North Carolina State University (Raleigh, North Carolina; USA) and the Angert Lab in the Departments of Botany an...

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John Stinchcombe @johnstinchcombe.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Why are leaves the shape that they are? What controls intraspecific, genetic variation in leaf shape? New from my lab, in collaboration with many others, led by PhD student Amanda Peake: mapping the leaf shape polymorphism in Ipomoea hederacea.

Homozygous recessive entire leaf of Ivyleaf morning glory

Homozygous dominant, lobed leaf of Ivyleaf morning glory

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Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

If you are going to comment on the proposed changes to how science is done in the US, please use this guide. The rules specify that you have to mention the number associated with the proposed changes, and this blog has those. Here is where to comment: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

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Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposes to revise the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance to improve government- wide policies and requirements related to the management of grants, co...

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Daniel Bolnick @danielbolnick.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Read this. Then provide feedback on the proposed policies. Please.

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Maggie R Wagner @maggie-r-wagner.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Good - we need to nip this in the bud. Hope bioRxiv follows suit.

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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

wow — the preprint host, arxiv, is banning authors for a year if they submit papers with hallucinated citations 🤖

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We have recently clarified our penalties for this. If a submission contains incontrovertible evidence that the authors did not check the results of LLM generation, this means we can't trust anything in the paper. 3/
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The penalty is a 1-year ban from arXiv followed by the requirement that subsequent arXiv submissions must first be accepted at a reputable peer-reviewed venue. 4/
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Examples of incontrovertible evidence: hallucinated references, meta-comments from the LLM ("here is a 200 word summary; would you like me to make any changes?"; "the data in this table is illustrative, fill it in with the real numbers from your experiments") end/"

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Maggie R Wagner @maggie-r-wagner.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

This should be super useful for undergrads and grad students thinking about career options -

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Anna Jo Muhich @annajomu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Excited to share new work from us in the @spicybotrytis.bsky.social lab on Botrytis-legume co-transcriptomics. Similar disease phenotypes between your hosts could be masking a ton of underlying transcriptional plasticity 🌱💥 academic.oup.com/g3journal/ad...

Graphical abstract describing experiment where 72 Botrytis cinerea isolates were inoculated onto 2 legume hosts. Lesion phenotyping revealed similar disease outcomes, but host and pathogen co-transcriptomics showed high transcriptional plasticity in both host and pathogen.

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Nick Fleisher @nickfleisher.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Canvas, the Strait of Hormuz for American education

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Jae Young Choi @jychoi.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I'm looking to hire a postdoc. Please share if you can!

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Doc Edge @docedge.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Please repost: My department at USC is hiring for a teaching-track faculty position. We are looking for someone principally to teach statistics for biologists, but there will be opportunities for other courses in statistics & algorithms applied to biology usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-ange...

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Full-Time, Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Quantitative and Computational Biology at USC

Learn more about applying for Full-Time, Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Quantitative and Computational Biology at USC

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Tom Near @tjnear.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Peter Raven, RIP

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Julia M. Rohrer @dingdingpeng.the100.ci · 24/04/2026

Researchers writing about their work frequently rely on clichés. Yet, little is known about how such clichés affect

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 09/04/2026

Big opportunities for researchers 🌍 We are investing nearly €400 million to help researchers share their work and collaborate with the best scientific teams across the EU. The 2026 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships are now open. More: link.europa.eu/PNxpxw

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

What are the guidelines for AI use in scientific publishing? I talked with @judithmank.bsky.social, Head Editor of Evolution Letters, about how journals are navigating LLMs in a new episode of The Evolution Exchange. Short, practical, and very timely: www.evolutionsociety.org/the-evolutio...

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The Evolution Exchange: The Use of AI and LLMs in Scientific Publishing with Dr. Judith Mank

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Paperpile @paperpile.com · 26/03/2026

AI is pushing computational biology into analytic abundance. The bottleneck is no longer generating results: It’s deciding whether to trust them. 📊 5 habits for sense-checking outputs, via @arjunraj.bsky.social 1/2

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Angela Kent @angelakent.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Join us at University of Illinois for the 6th Midwest Microbiome Symposium, focused on a One Health theme!

Call for abstracts for the Midwest Microbiome Symposium. Register at: go.illinois.edu/mms26

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