This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here October 13, 2022 To view email in web browser, click here. .ASPB SPOTLIGHT ASPB Members: Update Your Profile - We'll Make it Worth the Time! The ASPB database is our source for our member-facing directory and a vital tool for helping society members find each other. Update your profile by November 7, 2022, to be entered to win your choice of a $25 Amazon gift card or $25 off your next membership renewal. Read more .FROM ASPB & PLANTAE October 18 Plant Physiology Webinar: Focus Issue on Circadian Rhythms (Part 2) Circadian rhythms are ubiquitous across eukaryotes, but are perhaps of particular importance to plants. The complexity of the circadian clock network and the scope of processes influenced by circadian rhythms in plants outstrip those observed in other eukaryotes, highlighting the importance of circadian rhythms for the optimization of plant growth in a constantly fluctuating environment. The October issue of Plant Physiology includes a Focus Issue on Circadian Rhythms. In this second of two webinars, the October 18 webinar features speakers James Locke, Dawn Nagel, and Todd Michael sharing their findings on the topic of circadian rhythms in plants. October 28 Plantae Presents: Eva Farré and Sonali Roy This one-hour workshop hosted by the Women in Plant Biology Committee of the American Society of Plant Biologists, will cover the essentials in writing a research statement aimed at an R1 or R2 research-intensive university in the USA. This includes the typical structure, how to strategize and organize your research statements, and tips on writing your research statement. Join us on October 28 at 12pm CDT and register today!  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Agrisera 15 % discount on all antibodies to Micro RNA New free poster available: Plant small RNA:s 20 % off on epitope TAG antibodies Free resources for plant scientists 15% discount on bright, stable, DyLight® conjugated secondary antibodies Plant Physiology Article of the Week: Conserved Non-coding Sequences and de novo Mutator Insertion Alleles are Imprinted in Maize The spotlight is on Tong Li, Liangwei Yin, Claire E. Stoll, Damon Lisch, and Meixia Zhao. They demonstrate that newly silenced transposable elements create two potentially novel imprinted genes, and conserved non-coding sequences show genomic imprinting. The Plant Cell Article of the Week: Arabidopsis RNA Processing Body Components LSM1 and DCP5 Aid in the Evasion of Translational Repression During Cauliflower mosaic virus Infection The spotlight is on Gesa Hoffmann, Amir Mahboubi, Heinrich Bente, Damien Garcia, Johannes Hanson, and Anders Hafrén. They show that Arabidopsis RNA processing body components LSM1 and DCP5 are co-opted by Cauliflower mosaic virus to maintain efficient virus translation in the presence of RNA DEPENDENT POLYMERASE6-governed silencing.  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Colored LEDs With Unparalleled Performance Colored LEDs in linear arrangements can cause lighting flaws that may affect your research. Percival has solved this problem with SciBrite – colored LED lighting with unparalleled uniformity and up to eight evenly mixed colors. No other colored lighting measures up to SciBrite! LEARN MORE Plant Direct Article of the Week: Prolonged Phloem Feeding by the Spotted Lanternfly, an Invasive Planthopper, Alters Resource Allocation and Inhibits Gas Exchange in Grapevines The spotlight is on Andrew D. Harner, Heather L. Leach, Lauren Briggs, and Michela Centinari. Their work presents novel insights into SLF-grapevine interactions, identifies avenues of future SLF-plant research, and assists the development of action thresholds for SLF management in vineyards. .CHANGING CULTURES AND CLIMATES The mission of Changing Cultures and Climates is to provide information that supports and promotes diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the international plant science community so that it grows to more accurately reflect that of our larger, global society.  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Norgen Biotek Corp. [Free Resource] Plant Pathogen Infographic Explore Plant-Pathogen PCR Detection Kits Recent Advancements in Plant Pathogen Detection - Effective Diagnosis of Plant Diseases [On-Demand Webinar] [Application Note] Isolation of Plant and Fungal RNA from Challenging Samples Isolate High Quality RNA (including microRNA) from Plant/Fungi Samples Nobel Laureate Carolyn Bertozzi on "The Long Game of STEM Diversification," Recorded in 2018 Professor Carolyn Bertozzi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry last week, and her scientific achievements are impressive and widely known. She is also known as an advocate and role model for women and LGBTQ people in science. In this lecture, “The long game of STEM diversification,” recorded in 2018, she talks about her personal experiences in STEM, the discrimination she faced, and the obstacles that remain. .#WeAreASPB Recognizing Plant Physiology Authors Meet Daniel Ginzburg, first author of “Uncoupling Differential Water Usage from Drought Resistance in a Dwarf Arabidopsis Mutant.” Daniel is a Research Assistant at the Carnegie Institution for Science, Department of Plant Biology but begins his PhD research this fall at the University of Cambridge in the lab of Alex Webb, where he will investigate how the plant circadian clock influences plant physiology. When not studying or in the lab, Daniel enjoys watching sports, biking, reading, and playing strategy games. Recognizing The Plant Cell Authors Meet Chia-Nan Tao, Ph.D. student in the School of Biosciences at The University of Sheffield and first author of “A Single Amino Acid Transporter Controls the Uptake of Priming-inducing Beta-amino Acids and the Associated Trade-off Between Induced Resistance and Plant Growth. Chia-Nan’s research led to the discovery of a broad spectrum amino acid transporter controlling the uptake of priming-inducing beta-amino acids agents and the associated trade-off between induced resistance and growth. Chia-Nan enjoys baking, reading, and traveling. Recognizing Plant Direct Authors: Correction We regret that the photograph used last week to highlight Plant Direct author Andres Arruebarrena Di Palma was not correct. Andres is pictured here and his bio can be found here: https://plantae.org/andres-arruebarrena-di-palma-plant-direct-first-author/ PRODUCT SHOWCASE Plant Breeding Services Variety of Techniques Modern Breeding Methods Wide Range of Plant Species Skilled Scientists and Experts From Traditional Breeding to Modern Molecular Breeding   LEARN MORE   Reach Your Prospects Every Week Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity. Connect with Highly Defined Buyers and Maximize Your Brand Exposure   LEARN MORE   .PLANTAE JOBS The Plantae Job Center offers job seekers and employers a great resource for finding the right match of people to careers. Job seekers get free access to a searchable list of jobs specific to science careers, as well as access to the Mentoring Center and to a list of available internships. Employers who post a job get access to over 500 searchable profiles of job seekers. With over 140,000 unique page views in 2020, the Plantae Job Center is your resource for finding your next opportunity or your next hire. Below are just a few of the jobs currently listed on the site. Assistant Professor in Cellular Biology   University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN Learn more Plant Biochemist   University of Missouri | Columbia, Missouri, MO Learn more Plant Developmental Biology Faculty (Open Rank)   Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI Learn more Postdoctoral Position in Integrative Plant Biology   University of California, Davis | Davis, CA Learn more Assistant Professor, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Microbiology   Yale Microbial Sciences Institute | West Haven, CT Learn more Postdoctoral Scholar in Plant Biotechnology   Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR Learn more .PLANT SCIENCE EVENTS For plant science events, make sure to check out the Global Plant Science Events Calendar. Also, check the calendar for the latest cancellations and postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as webinars and online events you can join. August 5-9, 2023   Plant Biology 2023 Learn more .FROM THE FIELD Ozone Pollution Disrupts Plant-Pollinator Systems From Trends in Ecology & Evolution Ozone pollution disrupts floral visual and volatile signals, olfactory perception of volatile communication signals, and learning, memory, and behavior of pollinators. These changes could have implications for plant–pollinator systems. US Department of Energy Taps Danforth Plant Science Center for Research to Improve Sorghum as a Bioenergy Crop From Donald Danforth Plant SCience Center The U.S. Department of Energy through its Office of Biological and Environmental Research has launched a major initiative to develop bioenergy crops through genomics-based research. Danforth Center Principal Investigator, Andrea Eveland, Ph.D., will lead a multi-institutional project under this initiative to deepen the understanding of sorghum, a versatile bioenergy crop, and its response to drought. Synthetic Biology Platform Unleashes the Power of Plants From Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Plants are powerful. They have shaped the environments and atmosphere in which all organisms grow and evolve. From the earliest days of multicellular life, plants have synthesized the base nutrients for nearly all existence. Research Uncovers 2 Pathways to Herbicide Resistance in Weedy Rice From University of Arkansas System Researchers in Arkansas and Missouri have confirmed two genetic pathways that lead to herbicide resistance in weedy rice, a major pest for Arkansas rice growers. Most herbicide-resistant weedy rice in Arkansas inherited the trait via gene flow from herbicide-tolerant cultivated rice varieties, said Nilda Burgos, professor of weed physiology and molecular biology for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Purdue Team Introduces Advance in Automatic Forest Mapping Technology From Purdue University How lightning travels from the sky to the ground inspired the concept behind a new algorithmic approach to digitally separate individual trees from their forests in automatic forest mapping. “When lightning travels from the sky to the ground, it finds the path of least resistance through the atmosphere,” said Joshua Carpenter, a PhD student in Purdue’s Lyles School of Civil Engineering. That led him to think the same way of his digital forest data, or point cloud. Impact of Electromagnetic Stimulation on the Mechanical and Photophysical Properties of Alfalfa Leaves From Nature Alfalfa, referred to as the “queen of forage crops”, is among the most important perennial legumes cultivated in the world. It is a good source of natural xanthophylls and their derivatives, vitamins (including: C, D, K, E, and P), and minerals (particularly iron and copper. Above all, it is a plant used as high-protein forage in the form of soilage, hay, and silage in stock farming1. Genomics-Informed Prebreeding Unlocks the Diversity in Genebanks for Wheat Improvement From Nature Genetics The great efforts spent in the maintenance of past diversity in genebanks are rationalized by the potential role of plant genetic resources in future crop improvement—a concept whose practical implementation has fallen short of expectations. Here, we implement a genomics-informed prebreeding strategy for wheat improvement that does not discriminate against nonadapted germplasm. Evidence for the Recruitment of Florivorous Plant Bugs as Pollinators From Current Biology Angiosperm flowers and their animal visitors have co-evolved for at least 140 Ma, and early flowers were likely used mainly as mating and feeding sites by several groups of insects, including beetles, flies, true bugs, and thrips. Earlier studies suggested that shifts from such neutral or antagonistic relationships toward mutualistic pollination interactions between flowers and insects occurred repeatedly during angiosperm evolution. DOE Funds Pilot Study Focused on Biosecurity for Bioenergy Crops From Brookhaven National Laboratory The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science has selected Brookhaven National Laboratory to lead a new research effort focused on potential threats to crops grown for bioenergy production. 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