Qinqin Yang (The University of Sydney) braved her first ASPS Conference presentation on nanomaterials for Arabidopsis pollen! Read her experience in Phytogen March issue: www.asps.org.au/phytogen/mar...
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Phytogen March2026. A collection of ‘firsts’ 🌱 milestone moments—from first talks to first leadership roles—offering insight and encouragement for those reaching similar steps. Read more: www.asps.org.au/phytogen/mar... #AusPlantSci #WomeninPlantScience #Phytogen
Heads up! Abstract submission for #ComBio2026 closes Monday 20 April.
Tickets for the ASPS cocktail event at Combio are available www.combio.org.au/social-program
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Our March2026 Phytogen celebrates Women in Aus Plant Science for #IWD with guest editor @alisonrbentley.bsky.social We hope you enjoy the issue as we bring stories from female researchers at all levels of career paths. Read it here:
www.asps.org.au/phytogen/mar...
Applications for AMS research grants are open!
This year we are offering two grants for early career mycologists, each with a maximum value of $2000 AUD
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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
Made in @latrobe.edu.au and ZJU.
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!
Details: science.org.au/news-events/...
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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
FINAL WEEK to apply!
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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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2026 Awards Open
🏆 Reminder: 2026 ASPS Awards close 6 March!
Peter Goldacre Award
Jan Anderson 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!
Contact: razlin.azman@csiro.au or L.Auroux@latrobe.edu.au