Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl

Maize Hybrids Exhibit Reduction in an Elicitor-Triggered Defense Response Compared to Their Inbred Parents | Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions® Heterosis is the increased performance of hybrids relative to their parental genotypes. Heterosis for growth may be mediated by underlying traits, including traits affecting host-microbe interactions....

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Authors: Asher Hudson, Maggie Wagner, and Peter Balint-Kurti

Maize Hybrids Exhibit Reduction in an Elicitor-Triggered Defense Response Compared to Their Inbred Parents | #MPMI apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/...

"I know exactly what this figure looked like, but I can't remember the paper"

Wenting Zhu Cultivates a Kaleidoscopic Garden of Crystals in 100+ Petri Dishes Wenting Zhu and the team at Beauty of Science have released another visual ode to nature's processes: "Crystal Garden: Seasons."

Art meets science in the latest project from Wenting Zhu.

Kevin Stitt challenges elements of tribal sovereignty while calling for 'One Okahoma' Gov. Kevin Stitt closed his final State of the State address on Monday by opposing what he described as the federalization of Oklahoma following the McGirt decision. The 5-4 2020 ruling by the Supreme...

For context: Kevin Stitt challenges elements of tribal sovereignty while calling for ‘One Oklahoma’

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#Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton's statement in response to Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s final State of the State address.

Tribal sovereignty is the law. Period.

SNAP shoppers get up to $20 daily in free produce at tribally owned markets Two Choctaw Country Markets in southeastern Oklahoma are matching up to $20 daily in SNAP benefits for fresh produce purchases through the Double Up Oklahoma program.

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The Oklahoma Choctaw Tribe are making fresh produce affordable for all people using SNAP at their 2 tribal grocery stores built in identified “food deserts.”

The Double Up Oklahoma program is funded through a U.S. Department of Ag grant by Hunger Free OK.

Super excited to see this out, @tlowepower.bsky.social et al!!

Grad student in lab just had their GRFP returned without review. But their proposal is not on ag/crops/health. What gives?? 😡

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Anyone dealt with challenging an "Ineligible" determination on a GRFP proposal?

A student's proposed was DQ'ed stating: "Applicants must select research in eligible STEM or STEM education fields."

However, Ecology is clearly listed in the solicitation. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

Any wisdom?

Monkeyflower (Mimulus) uncovers the evolutionary basis of the eukaryote telomere sequence variation Author summary One of the most fascinating phenomena in evolutionary biology is the rapid evolution of molecular complexes with conserved functions across the tree of life. Studying these complexes ha...

A large portion of his talk centered around this publication, led by his postdoc Surbhi Kumawat:

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A great start to the semester with @jychoi.bsky.social's presentation "No end in sight, mysteries of the telomeric variation in plants"!

@kubiology.bsky.social

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Just spoke to The Hill about how the dismantling of the NIH is impacting science in America. We still face a cliff of unfathomable heights, w easily 1000+ labs poised to close in the next year due to funding ending. A generation of young scientists lost because there is nowhere for them to train.

Engineered peptides bolster plant plasticity This commentary examines signaling peptides, which function in plant growth, development, and environmental adaptation, making them promising tools for crop improvement. Their gene-encoded nature and...

This new #OpenAccess commentary by Hu et al. examines the many roles of signaling peptides in #plant #growth, #development and #environmental adaptation, and explores their potential application in #crop breeding strategies.
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(Haven't read this yet) but the first thing that comes to mind is how this compares to outcomes in AP Bio coursework. Many, MANY, students will skip one (if not both) intro bio courses because they took AP Bio. I'm always curious what outcomes are emphasized in both/either.

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Officially #PhDone! Graduation weekend was a success.

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Handmade, brick-stitch earrings. Beads by BLK

Shameless plug for my #beadwork if you are looking to support small businesses this holiday season!

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Okay, which #WorldCup2026 group/match-up are you excited to see?

I'm eyeing group K, Colombia vs Portugal 👀

The collar I made in 2022, which I wore for my preliminary exam and this photo shoot. One of my favorite #beadwork projects.