Our Expert View in the @jxbotany.bsky.social (bit.ly/47uMYTT) has found its place in the special issue "Seed biology: the birth of plant life" (bit.ly/47qcrxH).
Thanks to all coauthors, @limcheeliew.bsky.social, James Whelan, and @lewseylab.bsky.social
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PhD candidate, Yufei Wu, recently put some Tasmanian grown traditional Chinese medicinal herbs to the test with some aroma testing.
It’s all part of the Research Hub for Traditional Chinese Herbs. We’re continuing to undertake trials examining the prospect of growing the herbs in Tasmania.
#PlantSuccess March 2026 #newsletter is out now!
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🌍 International Opportunity
Saclay Plant Science Symposium coming up!
Details: 2026-saclay-plant-sciences.symposium.inrae.fr
Australian plant scientists encouraged to attend
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🎉 Congratulations Dr Sunita Ramesh!
ASPS Diversity & Inclusion Rep won free ComBio 2026 registration via random draw at ASPS2025
See you in Sydney! 🌱
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📅 ComBio 2026 | 29 Sept-1 Oct, ICC Sydney
Abstract submissions & early bird registration OPEN
ASPS joins ASBMB, NZSBMB, ANZSCDB & A-RNA for 3 days of life sciences
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🏆 Australian Academy of Science Honorific Awards OPEN
Recognizing outstanding contributions to Australian science
Plant scientists: apply or nominate colleagues!
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🌍 Fascination of Plants Day 2026 | May 18
Global celebration with 680+ events in 65+ countries!
Topics: agriculture, conservation, climate, biodiversity, food security & more
Official site: www.plantday18may.org
Australian Coordinator: Mary Byrne (mary.byrne@sydney.edu.au)
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🌿 Member Spotlight: Dr Francine Perrine-Walker
Shares her visit to 'Alchemy of a Rainforest' at Sydney's Calyx featuring 18,000+ plants & one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest living green walls
Read her experience in Phytogen!
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🎓 ASPS2025 Travel Award Recipients Share Experiences.
Available in February Phytogen: www.asps.org.au/phytogen/feb...
📸 ASPS2025 Conference photos now available!
4 days of science in Adelaide captured by our volunteer photographers
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🎉 Welcome Prof Christine Beveridge as ASPS President-Elect!
Director of @ARCPlantSuccess, Fellow of @AustAcadScience & highly cited researcher.
Her work on shoot branching discovered strigolactones as plant hormones & sugar signaling in apical dominance.
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⏰ ASPS Awards close 6 March!
Peter Goldacre Award
Jan Anderson Award
RN Robertson Fellowship
Education & Outreach Award
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Welcome 2026!
First Phytogen for 2026 has been published and can be viewed by this link: www.asps.org.au/phytogen/february-2026-phytogen-9ngpz-ac8l3-sdrkm
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🌱 New year, new membership?
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2026 Awards Open
🏆 Reminder: 2026 ASPS Awards close 6 March!
Peter Goldacre Award
Jan Anderson Award
RN Robertson Travelling Fellowship
Education & Outreach Award
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ComBio 2026
⏰ Don't forget: ComBio 2026 registrations are OPEN!
📅 29 Sept-1 Oct 2026, ICC Sydney 📝 Abstract submissions open 🎟️ Early bird rates available
ASPS joins ASBMB, NZSBMB, ANZSCDB & A-RNA for 3 days of life sciences research.
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📝 Reminder: We're still seeking a Phytogen Co-Editor for 2026!
Edit our monthly newsletter, coordinate content, collaborate with our comms team & build your science communication skills.
Students, EMCRs & researchers welcome!
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🎄 From the Phytogen team: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Thank you for an incredible 2025! 255 attendees at our Adelaide conference, outstanding research shared, new connections made & the future of Australian plant science looking bright! 🌱
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Phytogen returns early 2026! ✨
🏆 2026 ASPS Awards - Applications OPEN!
Closing 6 March 2026:
Peter Goldacre Award
Jan Anderson Award
RN Robertson Travelling Fellowship
Education & Outreach Award
Start your applications over summer!
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🔗 New ASPS Links Hub is live!
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📅 ComBio 2026 - Sydney, 29 Sept-1 Oct
Abstract submissions & early bird registration NOW OPEN! 🎉
Bringing together ASBMB, NZSBMB, ANZSCDB & ASPS for 3 days of cutting-edge life sciences research at ICC Sydney.
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📝 Join our team! ASPS seeks a Phytogen Co-Editor for 2026
Edit our monthly newsletter, coordinate content, showcase Australian plant science & build your communication skills!
Students, EMCRs & researchers welcome to apply.
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