Gwendolyn K. Kirschner

BEST-CROP Talks: How Regulations Shape the Future of Gene-Edited Crops Regulations are key to NGT innovation: the 2nd BEST-CROP talk explore how evolving EU policies will shape gene-edited crops and the future.

Learn a bit more about the work we are doing under the EU/BBSRC funded BEST-CROP project at our regular webinars. Next even on the 16th December more info here www.eventbrite.it/e/1975055672...

I am currently one of the Research Highlights editors for TPJ, and I highly recommend applying! Sadly stepping down next year.

🌾Great job to improve writing & communication, for networking and outreach!🌻

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EASTBIO - How plants breathe in a warming world: unravelling temperature control of stomata development at University of Dundee on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - EASTBIO - How plants breathe in a warming world: unravelling temperature control of stomata development at University of Dundee, listed on FindAPhD.com

I'm offering a PhD project together with Sarah McKim on temperature-controlled stomata formation within EASTBIO DTP www.findaphd.com/phds/project... #plantscience #plantscijobs Deadline 15 Feb. Please share/RP

Tim George presenting with the presentation on a large screen

Tim presenting at the @aabiologists.bsky.social #Roots2RegenAg conference sharing research examples on #Roots #Rhizosphere #barley @plantecohutton.bsky.social

Roots on steroids – how progestogens and androgens influence root morphology of angiosperms Click on the article title to read more.

Read our new 🌟𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭🌟by @gwenkirschner.bsky.social :

Roots on steroids – how progestogens and androgens influence root morphology of angiosperms 🫚

Find it here 👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj....

Research Highlight about Körber et al 👉https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70459

Also happy to say that Arabidopsis epidermal cells make the cover of @theplantjournal.bsky.social for the issue with our paper, showing that nitrate availability impacts pectin metabolism and cell wall mechanics for growth 🌱

Check the work here 👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj....

There’s still time to register for the 11th ISRR Dundee Root Medal award workshop 2025: Harnessing plant-microbe interactions in the rhizosphere for plant and ecosystem benefits.

Date: 25 November 2025

Awardee: Prof. Simona Radutoiu

Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dundee-roo...

The latest ISRR newsletter is available online! Check it out!

www.rootresearch.org/newsletter

#PlantSciJobs #PlantSciJob

PhD position: Redox biology, detoxification and reactive oxygen species.

In Stefanie Müller-Schüssele’s lab @rptu.bsky.social, part of @dfg.de ’s Research Unit @icips.bsky.social

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Genetic basis for broad interspecific compatibility in Solanum verrucosum Identifying the genetic components that contribute to the lack of prezygotic interspecific reproductive barriers in Solanum verrucosum will allow for more efficient utilization of crop wild relatives...

💡𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
✍️ @gwenkirschner.bsky.social
Promiscuous potatoes: the genetic basis of wild potato compatibility 🥔
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70529

About Behling et al: Genetic basis for broad interspecific compatibility in Solanum verrucosum
doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70426

Evaluation of combined root exudate and rhizosphere microbiota sampling approaches to elucidate plant-soil-microbe interaction https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.10.23.683011v1

It was a pleasure to host @katarzynaretzer.bsky.social at PLEN, where she shared updates from @barleymicrobreed.bsky.social as well as endeavors into imaging plant roots in the dark

Too hot to defend: elevated temperature compromises systemic acquired resistance Click on the article title to read more.

Thank you very much to Editor Martin Balcerowicz (@transcription.bsky.social) for highlighting our work in the September issue of @theplantjournal.bsky.social!

Article: doi.org/10.1111/tpj....
Research Highlight: doi.org/10.1111/tpj....

@laurierbiology.bsky.social @cspbscbv.bsky.social

📢Announcement!
The call for 𝐓𝐏𝐉 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 is now open! 🌟
It is designed to offer support and mentorship to researchers transitioning from post-doctoral scientists to principal investigators

Info: 👉http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/1365313x/homepage/TPJ-fellowships
& in 🧵

🌟New 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 by @gwenkirschner.bsky.social

🍅🪰 Riboflavin in phloem sap helps wild tomato combat whiteflies

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Find the original work by Lissy-Anne M. Denkers et al here:
🔗 bsky.app/profile/thep...

September 2025 TPJ Editor choice: Riboflavin in phloem sap helps wild tomato combat whiteflies Discover the Plant Journal editor's choice by Gwendolyn Kirschner

The September @theplantjournal.bsky.social Editor’s Choice is here!

Written by @gwenkirschner.bsky.social, it highlights how riboflavin in phloem sap helps wild tomato combat whiteflies.

Read the article:
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Page 11 of the Sunday Post. With story 'Fossil find is modern-day Jurassic spark'. The title image is of dinosaurs and below is an image of fossil wood, and a photograph of Anajú Sagasti and Sandy Hetherington

Our recent paper @newphyt.bsky.social @anajusagasti.bsky.social @instmolplantsci.bsky.social is featured today in the Sunday Post!
Thanks Sally McDonald for your piece helping to promote and communicate Scotland’s rich fossil heritage
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Out now:

Our review about the relationship between the root angle and nutrient uptake in cereal crops

We recommend combining genetics, molecular biology, physiology & agronomy to develop crop improvement strategies

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Inspiration time

A great group of young scientists.

A whole bunch of Assistants Features Editors from @theplantcell.bsky.social and @plantphys.bsky.social getting to know each other 💚
#PlantBio2025

Optogenetic control of mechanotransduction based on light-induced homodimerization of talin - preLights Flip a switch, control cell adhesion. Light-controlled talin to control cell adhesion and mechanosignaling - a powerful tool to study how cells sense and respond to their environment.

Flip a switch, control cell adhesion! Light-controlled talin, a powerful tool to study how cells sense and respond to their environment.

Another #sciArt #preLight features graphical abstracts by Barbora Knotkova and Sonhita Chakraborty and presents the work of Ryosuke Nishimura and the team💫

New 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 by @gwenkirschner.bsky.social 🌟

Guiding gravitropism: root coiling in response to growth-promoting bacteria is mediated by root cap transcription factors
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70338

Relates to Jiménez-Vázquez et al 🧵

🌍 Join Us in Regensburg for an International Symposium on Cereal Meristems and Stem Cell Systems!

📢 Abstract submission deadline was extended to 31 July 2025!

📍 Where: University of Regensburg, Germany
🕒 When: 28/09 to 1/10/2025
💻 Registration: cscs2025.de

🎉We're pleased to announce that our very own Jade Bleau has been awarded the NAASC Earlier Career Community Impact Award.

We would also like to extend our congratulations to the other winners:

💐Joanna Friesner, Jose Dinneny, Dawn Nagel, Natanella Elouz-Elias, Nick Provart and Anna Stepanova.

What an amazing week hosting @gwenkirschner.bsky.social, @matesf.bsky.social, @awaisfarooq724.bsky.social and @jamespblloyd.bsky.social amongst other amazing speakers at the ‘Gravitropism and Root Architecture session at the 2025 Society of Experimental Biology at Antwerp! We hope you enjoyed it!

🌱 Catch up on 4 recent IBH Root-related seminars featuring research from:

1. Dr. Riccardo Fusi – U. of Nottingham
2. Prof. Lee Hickey – U. of Queensland
3. Dr. Rahul Bhosale – U. of Nottingham

@intbarleyhub.bsky.social
@hutton.ac.uk

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🤓 Have you seen the latest edition of the ISRR newsletter? If not check it out for the latest updates and info on #roots and the #rhizosphere
www.rootresearch.org/newsletter

Early bird registration and submission of abstracts ends on 15 July 2025!
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and innovate at the
International Symposium on Cereal Meristems and Stem Cell Systems!
📍 Where: University of Regensburg, Germany
🕒 When: 28/09 to 1/10/2025
💻 Registration: cscs2025.de

How DEAR4 keeps plants cool under pressure Click on the article title to read more.

💡𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑫𝑬𝑨𝑹4 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆
Read this nice highlight by @gwenkirschner.bsky.social about the role of DEAR4 in linking LLPS to heat-responsive gene regulation.
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70276
Find original research by Wang, Gong, & Zhu
👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70172

The Plant Cell is accepting applications for Assistant Features Editors | Plant Science Today Are you an early career researcher passionate about plants and science communication? The Plant Cell is accepting applications for new Assistant Features Editors (AFEs) to begin in 2026 and 2027.

I would love to talk to interested PhD students & postdocs about the wonderful @theplantcell.bsky.social Assistant Features Editor program!
It's largely a volunteer position but great training & networking opportunity. Applications being accepted! #ICAR2025
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