Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS)
@asps-oz.bsky.social
The Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) promotes #PlantScience in Australia, and provides professional contact within our community #ASPS2025 #ozplants
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🎯 ASPS 2025 final call! Nov 24-27 at Flinders Bedford Park. 11 specialized sessions from student-led Future of Plant Science to Industry sessions.
Register: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#PlantScience #Adelaide
Register: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#PlantScience #Adelaide
ASPS 2025 conference participants: keep an eye on your emails!
Practical information has been sent to all participants for our upcoming conference in Adelaide!
See you in two weeks in Adelaide!
PS: Beware of scams. We only send emails from ASPS or .edu domains.
#ASPS2025
Practical information has been sent to all participants for our upcoming conference in Adelaide!
See you in two weeks in Adelaide!
PS: Beware of scams. We only send emails from ASPS or .edu domains.
#ASPS2025
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We'll be at #ASPS2025 conference next week in Adelaide! 🌱
Drop by our stand to say hi and chat with Journal Manager Pat Hannah (@pattedplants.bsky.social) about our #PlantScience journals, open access and getting published.
@asps-oz.bsky.social
Drop by our stand to say hi and chat with Journal Manager Pat Hannah (@pattedplants.bsky.social) about our #PlantScience journals, open access and getting published.
@asps-oz.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
We'll be at #ASPS2025 conference next week in Adelaide! 🌱
Drop by our stand to say hi and chat with Journal Manager Pat Hannah (@pattedplants.bsky.social) about our #PlantScience journals, open access and getting published.
@asps-oz.bsky.social
Drop by our stand to say hi and chat with Journal Manager Pat Hannah (@pattedplants.bsky.social) about our #PlantScience journals, open access and getting published.
@asps-oz.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Congratulations to Dr Ke Liu who was a finalist for the Tasmanian STEM Early Career Researcher Award! 🏆😁
Ke is an agricultural systems modeller at TIA and his research is shaping how Australian farmers respond to climate extremes.
Ke is an agricultural systems modeller at TIA and his research is shaping how Australian farmers respond to climate extremes.
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Congratulations to Dr Ke Liu who was a finalist for the Tasmanian STEM Early Career Researcher Award! 🏆😁
Ke is an agricultural systems modeller at TIA and his research is shaping how Australian farmers respond to climate extremes.
Ke is an agricultural systems modeller at TIA and his research is shaping how Australian farmers respond to climate extremes.
ASPS 2025 conference participants: keep an eye on your emails!
Practical information has been sent to all participants for our upcoming conference in Adelaide!
See you in two weeks in Adelaide!
PS: Beware of scams. We only send emails from ASPS or .edu domains.
#ASPS2025
Practical information has been sent to all participants for our upcoming conference in Adelaide!
See you in two weeks in Adelaide!
PS: Beware of scams. We only send emails from ASPS or .edu domains.
#ASPS2025
🎯 ASPS 2025 final call! Nov 24-27 at Flinders Bedford Park. 11 specialized sessions from student-led Future of Plant Science to Industry sessions.
Register: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#PlantScience #Adelaide
Register: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#PlantScience #Adelaide
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
ASPS 2025 conference participants: keep an eye on your emails!
Practical information has been sent to all participants for our upcoming conference in Adelaide!
See you in two weeks in Adelaide!
PS: Beware of scams. We only send emails from ASPS or .edu domains.
#ASPS2025
Practical information has been sent to all participants for our upcoming conference in Adelaide!
See you in two weeks in Adelaide!
PS: Beware of scams. We only send emails from ASPS or .edu domains.
#ASPS2025
Dr. Sunita Ramesh on diversity in plant science: "Australia's multicultural population & Indigenous knowledge create stronger research. Diverse teams bring broader perspectives & challenge conventional thinking. Inclusion isn't just a goal, it's a pathway to richer science"
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November 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Dr. Sunita Ramesh on diversity in plant science: "Australia's multicultural population & Indigenous knowledge create stronger research. Diverse teams bring broader perspectives & challenge conventional thinking. Inclusion isn't just a goal, it's a pathway to richer science"
bit.ly/4oq3IC7
bit.ly/4oq3IC7
🔬 Alistair Hockey (UWA) investigates post-zygotic barriers in Cicer echinospermum using cytogenetics & bioinformatics.
Understanding genetic factors mediating gene flow & evolutionary change in legumes.
#Genomics #PlantEvolution
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Understanding genetic factors mediating gene flow & evolutionary change in legumes.
#Genomics #PlantEvolution
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November 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🔬 Alistair Hockey (UWA) investigates post-zygotic barriers in Cicer echinospermum using cytogenetics & bioinformatics.
Understanding genetic factors mediating gene flow & evolutionary change in legumes.
#Genomics #PlantEvolution
bit.ly/4oq3IC7
Understanding genetic factors mediating gene flow & evolutionary change in legumes.
#Genomics #PlantEvolution
bit.ly/4oq3IC7
🌱 🧬 Dr. James Lloyd (UWA) - WA Young Tall Poppy winner! Develops synthetic gene circuits for plants & explores genome re-writing. Plus: performed science comedy to 150 people at Perth World Fringe! "Comedy can communicate important ideas without losing scientific rigor" #SynBio
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November 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🌱 🧬 Dr. James Lloyd (UWA) - WA Young Tall Poppy winner! Develops synthetic gene circuits for plants & explores genome re-writing. Plus: performed science comedy to 150 people at Perth World Fringe! "Comedy can communicate important ideas without losing scientific rigor" #SynBio
bit.ly/4oq3IC7
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Abbreviated agenda for the upcoming AGM:
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Abbreviated agenda for the upcoming AGM:
Dr. Ashley Jones, ACT Young Tall Poppy of the Year & Alan Wilton Award winner! Genome evolution research in Aussie natives using long-read-seq reveals climate adaptation & disease resistance. "Feel like turning point for native plant science recognition"
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November 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Dr. Ashley Jones, ACT Young Tall Poppy of the Year & Alan Wilton Award winner! Genome evolution research in Aussie natives using long-read-seq reveals climate adaptation & disease resistance. "Feel like turning point for native plant science recognition"
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🔬 Dr. Fatima Naim (Curtin) on Young Tall Poppy Award: "Gratifying, energising & humbling!" Her work on wheat-fungal pathogen interactions combines nuclear science, spatial transcriptomics & genomics for practical breeding solutions. #CropScience
www.asps.org.au/phytogen/oct...
www.asps.org.au/phytogen/oct...
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
🔬 Dr. Fatima Naim (Curtin) on Young Tall Poppy Award: "Gratifying, energising & humbling!" Her work on wheat-fungal pathogen interactions combines nuclear science, spatial transcriptomics & genomics for practical breeding solutions. #CropScience
www.asps.org.au/phytogen/oct...
www.asps.org.au/phytogen/oct...
🌟 Young Tall Poppy winner Dr. Ali Bajwa (La Trobe): Weed science research protecting agriculture & environment. "Recognition validates years of work & gives platform to advocate for sustainable agriculture." Read his reflections in Phytogen!
www.asps.org.au/phytogen/oct...
www.asps.org.au/phytogen/oct...
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
🌟 Young Tall Poppy winner Dr. Ali Bajwa (La Trobe): Weed science research protecting agriculture & environment. "Recognition validates years of work & gives platform to advocate for sustainable agriculture." Read his reflections in Phytogen!
www.asps.org.au/phytogen/oct...
www.asps.org.au/phytogen/oct...
🏨 Reminder: Conference at Bedford Park campus - don't go to wrong Flinders campus! Special accommodation deals available.
Check: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#ASPS2025
Check: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#ASPS2025
November 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🏨 Reminder: Conference at Bedford Park campus - don't go to wrong Flinders campus! Special accommodation deals available.
Check: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#ASPS2025
Check: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#ASPS2025
☕ Women in Plant Science Breakfast - Nov 25, 8-9am! Join Alison Gill & Alison Bentley. Free event with presentations, Q&A & networking. Thanks to Yitpi Foundation, Plants for Space, Waite & CSIRO. Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
#WomenInSTEM #ASPS2025
#WomenInSTEM #ASPS2025
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
☕ Women in Plant Science Breakfast - Nov 25, 8-9am! Join Alison Gill & Alison Bentley. Free event with presentations, Q&A & networking. Thanks to Yitpi Foundation, Plants for Space, Waite & CSIRO. Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
#WomenInSTEM #ASPS2025
#WomenInSTEM #ASPS2025
🌿 Social activities Nov 25: Choose Mt Lofty Gardens ($10), Waite Campus tour ($10), or McLaren Vale wineries (~$70). Transport included, limited capacity.
Book now! #ASPS2025 #Networking
www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
Book now! #ASPS2025 #Networking
www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
November 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
🌿 Social activities Nov 25: Choose Mt Lofty Gardens ($10), Waite Campus tour ($10), or McLaren Vale wineries (~$70). Transport included, limited capacity.
Book now! #ASPS2025 #Networking
www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
Book now! #ASPS2025 #Networking
www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Congratulations to all the @asps-oz.bsky.social award winners! 🌿
🏆 2025 ASPS Award Winners announced!
Peter Goldacre: Dr. Stephanie Watts-Fawkes (Wageningen).
RN Robertson Lecture: Prof. Michelle Watt (Melbourne).
FPB Best Paper: Dr. Yin Liu.
Annals of Botany: Dr. Lena Mueller.
Congrats all! #ASPS2025
Peter Goldacre: Dr. Stephanie Watts-Fawkes (Wageningen).
RN Robertson Lecture: Prof. Michelle Watt (Melbourne).
FPB Best Paper: Dr. Yin Liu.
Annals of Botany: Dr. Lena Mueller.
Congrats all! #ASPS2025
October 21, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Congratulations to all the @asps-oz.bsky.social award winners! 🌿
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This is an excellent opportunity. It was a fun and informative experience for me a few years ago.
🏛️ ASPS seeks Science Meets Parliament 2026 delegates! Represent plant science to policymakers in Canberra.
Contact Mark Waters ASAP: mark.waters@uwa.edu.au
#SciencePolicy #PlantScience
Contact Mark Waters ASAP: mark.waters@uwa.edu.au
#SciencePolicy #PlantScience
October 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
This is an excellent opportunity. It was a fun and informative experience for me a few years ago.
I’m so excited that I get to catch up with @lmueller.bsky.social at #ASPS2025!! All the way from Netherlands and California, meeting in Adelaide for #mycorrhiza catch-ups!
November 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
📢 ASPS 2025 registration extended to November 7th!
Final chance to secure your spot at Adelaide's premier plant science gathering, Nov 24-27.
Register now: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#ASPS2025 #PlantScience
Final chance to secure your spot at Adelaide's premier plant science gathering, Nov 24-27.
Register now: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#ASPS2025 #PlantScience
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
📢 ASPS 2025 registration extended to November 7th!
Final chance to secure your spot at Adelaide's premier plant science gathering, Nov 24-27.
Register now: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#ASPS2025 #PlantScience
Final chance to secure your spot at Adelaide's premier plant science gathering, Nov 24-27.
Register now: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#ASPS2025 #PlantScience
📰 October Phytogen now online!
Young Tall Poppy winners, student research, award announcements & conference updates.
One month until Adelaide!
Read: asps.squarespace.com/phytogen/oct...
#AusPlantSci #PlantScience
Young Tall Poppy winners, student research, award announcements & conference updates.
One month until Adelaide!
Read: asps.squarespace.com/phytogen/oct...
#AusPlantSci #PlantScience
October 2025 Phytogen — Australian Society of Plant Scientists
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of Phytogen! We have a packed issue this month as we are nearing the 2025 ASPS Conference in Adelaide meeting on 24-27 November, announce the winners of the ASPS ...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
📰 October Phytogen now online!
Young Tall Poppy winners, student research, award announcements & conference updates.
One month until Adelaide!
Read: asps.squarespace.com/phytogen/oct...
#AusPlantSci #PlantScience
Young Tall Poppy winners, student research, award announcements & conference updates.
One month until Adelaide!
Read: asps.squarespace.com/phytogen/oct...
#AusPlantSci #PlantScience
🍷 Conference dinner at National Wine Centre next to Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Book your spot for an evening of networking, food & wine.
Limited spaces! #ASPS2025 #ConferenceDinner
www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
Limited spaces! #ASPS2025 #ConferenceDinner
www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM
🍷 Conference dinner at National Wine Centre next to Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Book your spot for an evening of networking, food & wine.
Limited spaces! #ASPS2025 #ConferenceDinner
www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
Limited spaces! #ASPS2025 #ConferenceDinner
www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
🎯 ASPS 2025 final call! Nov 24-27 at Flinders Bedford Park. 11 specialized sessions from student-led Future of Plant Science to Industry sessions.
Register: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#PlantScience #Adelaide
Register: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#PlantScience #Adelaide
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM
🎯 ASPS 2025 final call! Nov 24-27 at Flinders Bedford Park. 11 specialized sessions from student-led Future of Plant Science to Industry sessions.
Register: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#PlantScience #Adelaide
Register: www.asps.org.au/asps-annual-conference
#PlantScience #Adelaide
🏆 2025 ASPS Award Winners announced!
Peter Goldacre: Dr. Stephanie Watts-Fawkes (Wageningen).
RN Robertson Lecture: Prof. Michelle Watt (Melbourne).
FPB Best Paper: Dr. Yin Liu.
Annals of Botany: Dr. Lena Mueller.
Congrats all! #ASPS2025
Peter Goldacre: Dr. Stephanie Watts-Fawkes (Wageningen).
RN Robertson Lecture: Prof. Michelle Watt (Melbourne).
FPB Best Paper: Dr. Yin Liu.
Annals of Botany: Dr. Lena Mueller.
Congrats all! #ASPS2025
October 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
🏆 2025 ASPS Award Winners announced!
Peter Goldacre: Dr. Stephanie Watts-Fawkes (Wageningen).
RN Robertson Lecture: Prof. Michelle Watt (Melbourne).
FPB Best Paper: Dr. Yin Liu.
Annals of Botany: Dr. Lena Mueller.
Congrats all! #ASPS2025
Peter Goldacre: Dr. Stephanie Watts-Fawkes (Wageningen).
RN Robertson Lecture: Prof. Michelle Watt (Melbourne).
FPB Best Paper: Dr. Yin Liu.
Annals of Botany: Dr. Lena Mueller.
Congrats all! #ASPS2025
🏛️ ASPS seeks Science Meets Parliament 2026 delegates! Represent plant science to policymakers in Canberra.
Contact Mark Waters ASAP: mark.waters@uwa.edu.au
#SciencePolicy #PlantScience
Contact Mark Waters ASAP: mark.waters@uwa.edu.au
#SciencePolicy #PlantScience
October 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM
🏛️ ASPS seeks Science Meets Parliament 2026 delegates! Represent plant science to policymakers in Canberra.
Contact Mark Waters ASAP: mark.waters@uwa.edu.au
#SciencePolicy #PlantScience
Contact Mark Waters ASAP: mark.waters@uwa.edu.au
#SciencePolicy #PlantScience
📢 ASPS committee positions open! Apply for Honorary Treasurer, discipline reps (Genetics, Plant Dev, Ecophysiology, Climate, Physiology) & student reps.
Submit nomination form + 100-word statement to secretary@asps.org.au by Nov 14. #AusPlantSci
Submit nomination form + 100-word statement to secretary@asps.org.au by Nov 14. #AusPlantSci
October 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
📢 ASPS committee positions open! Apply for Honorary Treasurer, discipline reps (Genetics, Plant Dev, Ecophysiology, Climate, Physiology) & student reps.
Submit nomination form + 100-word statement to secretary@asps.org.au by Nov 14. #AusPlantSci
Submit nomination form + 100-word statement to secretary@asps.org.au by Nov 14. #AusPlantSci