Careers in science are tricky. The ones who “make it” appear as having a perfect narrative. This is misleading, and often harmful: careers in science are different, and can be non-linear. Be kind. To others who are struggling. But specially to yourself. You deserve it.

Using CRISPR-CAS9 genome editing and by identifying molecular mechanisms that affect grain development, researchers from several institutions in China have boosted the length and weight of wheat grains. World Grain China develops higher yielding wheat world-grain.com/articles/19684…

AraLeTA: An Arabidopsis leaf expression atlas across diurnal and developmental scales (Gina Y W Vong, Kayla McCarthy, Will Claydon, Seth J Davis, Ethan J Redmond, Daphne Ezer) buff.ly/3V45uwJ ASPB #PlantSci

Oxfordshire grower Tom Allen-Stevens is pioneering an exciting project with @BofinFarmers to grow the first gene-edited #crops on commercial farms in Europe. Read the exclusive story in full Farmers Weekly fwi.co.uk/arable/english… Rothamsted Research #geneediting #futurecrops #farming🌾

Here's the full story on the first gene-edited crops that will be grown on commercial farms in Europe, including details of the three precision-bred organisms from Rothamsted Research Nigel Halford & John Innes Centre Cristobal Uauy directdriller.com/the-power-of-d…

Coordination between two cis-elements of WRKY33, bound by the same transcription factor, confers humid adaption in Arabidopsis thaliana link.springer.com/article/10.100…

First gene-edited crops to be farmed in UK - great to see Nigel Halford low acrylamide wheat and Peter Eastmond's higher lipid barley featured in this nice feature by Adam Vaughan thetimes.co.uk/article/reveal…

#sciencejobs You can be the best candidate and still not get selected. If you didn't get the job, it was never meant for you.You weren't rejected, you were redirected.Your value does not decrease based upon someone's inability to see your worth.

🌱🌾Remembering Norman Borlaug on his birth anniversary. His work sparked a global agricultural revolution, aiming to end hunger. At #CIMMYT, we continue his mission for a #hungerfree #future through #innovation. Join us in making a difference👉 bit.ly/43A13Mt

Wounded plants: how they coordinate their healing buff.ly/3UqZk9f via ISTAustria #PlantScience

Today is #InternationalDayOfPlantHealth 🌱 IDPH aims to raise to raise awareness on how protecting #plant #health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, and protect #biodiversity and the #environment. Learn more about our research to achieve these goals: okt.to/jmDgM2

It's here. My first publication in *Science*🥰 In 2022, I quit my post-doc & left academia for industry - I immediately questioned whether I had made the wrong decision. Here's what happened next: Science Magazine Science Careers science.org/content/articl…

Enhanced CRISPR method enables stable insertion of large genes into the DNA of higher plants buff.ly/3QKmuVZ via Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry Halle #PlantScience

Very Inspiring journey!

Precision breeding can accelerate the development of crop varieties with higher yields, improved climate resilience and reduced environmental footprint.   The next UK Government must prioritise the implementing rules for precision breeding in agriculture. scienceforsustainableagriculture.com/mariocaccamo6

Bioluminescence imaging of plants circadian rhythms in action! 🌱✨⏰💡

Hello Colorado potato beetle, get ready to face the RNAi spray! scim.ag/7xj

Ghana makes history by releasing its first biotech crop.   “The GM cowpea promises to enhance yields, reduce the need for chemical pesticides, and offer economic benefits to farmers.” environewsnigeria.com/ghana-releases…

Every girl and woman deserves the chance to thrive in science, supported by mentorship and belief in her potential, yet #women only account for 35% of #STEM graduates. Find out more : theguardian.com/global-develop… #FWIS

Gene-edited cereals a step closer for English farms, @BofinFarmers. Read the press release here 👇 evecommunications.co.uk/the-hub/press-…