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Indrani Kakati @indranik18.bsky.social · 12h

Grateful to be a part of this work featuring effector evolution in Phytophthora theobromicola, a new sps. identified in the recent years in Brazil affecting cacao which will pave the way for future effectorome studies similar emerging pathogens.

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Intraspecies sequence-graph analysis of the Phytophthora theobromicola genome reveals a dynamic structure and variable effector repertoires

Abstract. Phytophthora theobromicola is an emerging cacao pathogen recently identified in Brazil as an aggressive agent of black pod rot. We generated geno

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 9d

Plant Science Research Weekly -- Amping up reproducibility of microbiome studies through standardized protocols and fabricated ecosystems (PLOSBio) @borjana-a.bsky.social (Summary by Indrani Kakati @indranik18.bsky.social) buff.ly/qQFJWna

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Amping up reproducibility of microbiome studies through standardized protocols and fabricated ecosystems | Plantae

There is ample evidence for the impacts of plant microbiomes to plant growth and metabolism, but there are also challenges to obtaining reproducible data. In a first of its kind multi-laboratory…

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Indrani Kakati @indranik18.bsky.social · 23d

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Announcing the Jane Silverthorne Postdoctoral Fellowship Program | Plantae

A message from Silvia Restrepo, President, Boyce Thompson Institute As the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) embarks on our second century of plant science innovation, I’m deeply honored to announce the…

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · Sep 10

📣 Join us for the upcoming Plantae webinar on September 26 at 12:00 pm Eastern time, hosted by the 2025 Plantae Fellows.🌱

👉 Free registration at buff.ly/AAtvGQv.

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · Jul 22

📣 Are you a creative and articulate plant scientist looking to connect with other like-minded folks? Application is now open for the 2025-2026 Plantae Fellows program!🌱

👉 Learn more and apply by August 31! buff.ly/JqoDSHq

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Indrani Kakati @indranik18.bsky.social · Jul 24

When sun and life plays hide and seek… #sunshinegirl #beachviews #wintry-mornings #calmsea
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Indrani Kakati @indranik18.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Indrani Kakati @indranik18.bsky.social · Jul 8

We are humbled as #Plantae editors to hear some of the greatest minds talk at #ASPB PBGlobal session today on “Practical thinking framework/tools to accelerate research and innovation” #PlantBiologyGlobal2025
Registrations open at ASPB website
Virtual schedule in pic below 👇

Virtual Plant Biology Global schedule Calendar 2025

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Indrani Kakati @indranik18.bsky.social · Jul 3

Beauty and solitude at its best…. #flowerlove #plantlover #indiansummers #cyclesofmothernature #iphonephotography #zenmodeon

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · Jun 9

Plant Science Research Weekly -- Molecular epidemiology of European wheat powdery mildew (PLOS Bio) @fmenardo.bsky.social‬ @jigisha1.bsky.social‬ (Summary by Indrani Kakati @indranik18.bsky.social)
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Molecular epidemiology of European wheat powdery mildew | Plantae

At the height of the Covid pandemic, epidemiologists carried out mass sequencing of the circulating virus populations to track their movements and the emergence of new variants.

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Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · May 21

If you're exploring careers outside of academia, or just want some advice about how to be a better writer, please consider joining the webinar Wed 4 June (6pm UK, 7pm central Europe).

plantpostdocs.bsky.social @plantpostdocs.bsky.social · May 20

Join us for our next webinar exploring editor roles & tools for scientific publication. Webinar features a panel discussion with Nancy Hofmann, Ellen Kuwana, & Mary Williams followed by a short applied section.

Wednesday, June 4
10 AM PT/ 12 PM CT/ 1 PM ET
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Flyer with speaker photos and QR code to register for Plant Postdocs June 4 webinar.

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · May 9

#JustIn on Plantae: The Challenges in Developing Field-based Technologies. In this new piece, ASPB Plantae Fellows, Carlos González Sanz and Irene I. Ikiriko discuss the possible solutions to challenges in developing field-based technologies. buff.ly/sIeeuNb

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The Challenges in Developing Field-based Technologies | Plantae

Think about the wildest imagination you have had – what if the right technology was available to make it possible? For farmers and plant scientists working long hours in the field…

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · May 6

📣 Join us for the upcoming Plantae webinar on May 23 at 10:00 am Eastern time, hosted by the 2025 Plantae Fellows.🌱

👉 Free registration at buff.ly/aA7HlDF

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · Mar 28

#JustIn on Plantae: The Role of Policy in Shaping Opportunities for Women in Science: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective. This new piece highlights the role of policy in shaping opportunities for women in science. buff.ly/uQCtuim

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The Role of Policy in Shaping Opportunities for Women in Science: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective | Plantae

This article, we will shed light on how changes in science policies over the years have helped evolve a new generation of women scientists…

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Indrani Kakati @indranik18.bsky.social · Mar 23

So so nice to see you enjoying with your granddaughters...God bless them Mary, enjoy your holidays 😍❤️

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · Mar 21

#JustIn on Plantae - Empowering Women Scientists: Success Stories from Developing Countries. In this new piece, ASPB Plantae Fellows, Yuanyuan Liu and Rini Rahiman showcase the achievements and struggles of women scientists from developing countries. buff.ly/shWsBoc

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Empowering Women Scientists: Success Stories from Developing Countries | Plantae

In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific research and academia, women from developing countries are breaking barriers and redefining success…

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · Feb 7

#JustIn on Plantae: Being a Parent and Future Parent in Academia. In this new piece, ASPB Plantae Editor, @indranik18.bsky.social and Plantae Fellows, Hao Chen harbors personal viewpoints from two perspectives on how to navigate parenthood and academia. https://buff.ly/4jM0MOh

Being a Parent and Future Parent in Academia | Plantae

This community blog harbors personal viewpoints on how to navigate parenthood and academia from two perspectives, one a current academic parent and another future academic parent. As a female…

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · Jan 30

#JustIn on Plantae - Classical Botany in the Shadow of Molecular Science: Why It Still Matters. In this piece, Plantae Fellows, @kesmaio.bsky.social @carlosgonzsanz.bsky.social and @vedjiwan.bsky.social discuss the decline of the term and education of botanical sciences https://plantae.org/classica…

Classical Botany in the Shadow of Molecular Science: Why It Still Matters | Plantae

The Decline of Classical Botany Though many of us may recognize the word ‘botany’, we may also associate it with dusty books and 18th century science. ‘Botany’ is not used frequently in our…

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