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Katarina Kurtović
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🧬 Post-doc @Algatech | PhD in plant evo-devo 🌿| Now diving into cyanobacteria & Photosystem II 🦠| @plantae editor |Chunky cat owner
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Plant Science Research Weekly -- A new shade of photosynthesis: The missing chlorophyll f found in action (Science) (Summary by Katarina Kurtović, @katarinakurtovic.bsky.social) @giovanniconsoli.bsky.social buff.ly/RptKc4Q

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A new shade of photosynthesis: The missing chlorophyll f found in action | Plantae
Photosynthetic organisms were long believed to only use visible light for energy capture, until the discovery of far-red photosynthesis challenged this view. Far-red photosynthesis is thought to be…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I’m super excited to continue contributing to the Plantae community and look forward to taking on my new duties as a Plantae Editor 🌱
📣Introducing the 2026 Plantae Editors! Returning in 2026, ASPB has appointed its new group of Plantae Editors to further support Plantae's growth and goal to serve as a community resource for plant biologists, by plant biologists.🌱

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November 12, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Reposted by Katarina Kurtović
Plant Science Research Weekly Oct 31, 2025. plantae.org/plant-scienc... What makes a tree a tree? Secret strategy of far-red photosynthesis; Unwinding the Spirogyra genome; H2O2 role in P starvation response; Viral evasion of cap-independent translation defense (1/2)
October 31, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Next week already! 🌿

📣Join our October Plantae webinar on work–life balance in plant science.
Expect inspiring talks from plant researchers across various career stages.

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📣 Join us for the upcoming Plantae webinar on October 23 at 9 am Eastern time, hosted by the 2025 Plantae Fellows.🌱

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October 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Reposted by Katarina Kurtović
Very happy and proud to share the #Spirogyra genome: 50 Mbp small, lacking almost all plastid division proteins and many transcription factors. Kudos to all the many people involved in this multi year project!
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October 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Another amazing collaboration for @plantaeofficial.bsky.social, this time with @n-priyadarshini.bsky.social and @aroessling.bsky.social 🌿

We wrote about mental health strategies for researchers, a topic close to our hearts. Check out our tips on staying sane in the lab!

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Staying Sane in the Lab: Tips for Mental Health Strategies for Researchers | Plantae
This blog post explore realistic strategies for building resilience and protecting your mental health while sustaining your passion for research.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Reposted by Katarina Kurtović
#JustIn on Plantae: How to Develop Networking Skills and Be the Most Charming Person in the Room. In this new piece, ASPB Plantae Fellows, Katarina Kurtović, Nibedita Priyadarshini, and Rini Rahiman discuss some tips and tricks to develop networking skills. buff.ly/1W3rArG

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How to Develop Networking Skills and Be the Most Charming Person in the Room | Plantae
“Networking” still sounds like something that requires a name tag and a slightly forced smile. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s be honest: the word “networking” tends to evoke a very specific image…
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May 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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📣 Join us for the upcoming Plantae webinar on February 20 at 10:00 am Eastern time, hosted by the 2025 Plantae Fellows.🌱

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February 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM