MSU Plant Resilience Institute

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The PRI facilitates interdisciplinary #plantscience at Michigan State University. 🌱 We're tackling the challenge of improving plant resilience in a changing world. Learn more: plantresilience.msu.edu

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· 8d

How do some plants survive a nearly complete loss of cellular water? A new review by PRI’s Jenny Schuster and Robert VanBuren synthesizes decades of research on the evolutionary origins and cellular mechanisms underlying desiccation tolerance. #PlantScience Read more: doi.org/10.1111/nph....

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· 12d

New MSU #plantscience research from the Howe lab details an immune 'dimmer switch' that allows plants to conserve and allocate sulfur to critical growth and defense functions. 🔬 Read the paper in #PNAS: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... 💡 Read the press release: natsci.msu.edu/news/2026/20...

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· 15d

The MSU Plant Resilience Institute is pleased to welcome internationally recognized plant ecophysiologist William Hammond (@wmhammond.bsky.social) to its faculty! #PlantScience 🌳 Read the full announcement: plantresilience.msu.edu/pri-news/202...

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· 19d

Join the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences as a fixed-term teaching specialist! This position plays an important role in supporting undergraduate education, with an anticipated start date of Aug 16. #PlantSciJobs 🌱 Apply now: careers.msu.edu/jobs/special...

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· 20d

We are seeking a field research technician for the Great Lakes Advanced Climate Impact & Experimental Research Center (GLACIER) to coordinate day-to-day field and greenhouse experiments related to plant responses to climate stress! #PlantSciJobs Apply now: careers.msu.edu/jobs/field-r...

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· 26d

Three graduate students from the MSU Plant Resilience Institute will be presenting posters at #PlantBio2026! Be sure to stop by Lydia, Erin, and Catherine's posters to learn more about #plantresilience.

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· 28d

A new study from MSU Plant Resilience Institute Professor @davidlowry.bsky.social, led by former Lowry lab postdoc Katherine Toll, reveals a surprising role for plant hormones in shaping resilience to harsh coastal environments. Read more: doi.org/10.1093/jeb/... #PlantScience #EvolutionaryBiology

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Jul 13

For those of you heading to #PlantBio2026, you won't want to miss the talks next week from PRI Postdoctoral Fellow Joanna Feehan and PRI Director Sue Rhee! We hope to see you in Ottawa to share advances, foster collaborations, and highlight achievements in #plantscience.

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Jul 2

We're excited to welcome Dr. Shifa Ansari to PRI! Shifa joins our EWAS-PR project to develop computational approaches for integrating environmental, phenotypic, and genomic data to uncover the drivers of #plantresilience. We look forward to the discoveries ahead! plantresilience.msu.edu/research

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Jun 29

As GenAI alters the landscape of #plantscience, how should we prepare the next generation of researchers? A new perspective by PRI faculty members Robert VanBuren and Sue Rhee outlines six strategic shifts to help educators and students build AI literacy. Read more: doi.org/10.1093/plce...

The image is an announcement for a new publication from the MSU Plant Resilience Institute. At the top, a green banner displays the title "NEW PRI PUBLICATION" in bold white text. Below is the paper title in white over a textured green background: “Reimagining plant science training in the era of generative artificial intelligence: a global perspective.” Two circular head shot photos on the left show a man and a woman. To the right is a graph outlining the six shifts the authors suggest for training plant scientists in the AI landscape. Underneath, there is text that states: “Moghe et al., The Plant Cell (2026).” Logos for Michigan State University and the Plant Resilience Institute are at the bottom.

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Jun 17

At the 65th Annual @psna-official.bsky.social Meeting this week, PRI graduate student Bailey Kleven gave an exciting talk in the chemical ecology session, "CYCLIN-DEPENDENT KINASE 8 promotes metabolic immunity against Pectobacterium carotovorum in Arabidopsis." Amazing job, Bailey! #PSNA2026

Bailey Kleven speaks in front of a large crowd seated at round tables in a large banquet room. She is standing at a lectern in front of a large window and vertical banner advertising PSNA 2026. There are two projector screens on either side displaying Bailey's talk title and a photo of an Arabidopsis plant.

Bailey Kleven stands at a lectern speaking into a microphone in front of a table of conference attendees. There is a window behind her and a banner promoting PSNA 2026.

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· May 28

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Ian Gilman, NSF Postdoc Fellow in @bobvanburen.bsky.social's lab, for being selected as the 2026 Danny Schnell Plant Biology Outstanding Postdoctoral Awardee! Read more about Ian's postdoctoral experience and future plans: www.canr.msu.edu/news/dr-ian-... #PlantScience

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· May 18

Flooding from extreme rainfall is becoming increasingly common due to climate change, but its ecological impacts are not yet fully understood. New PRI research explores how short-term flooding impacts soil microbial communities, nitrogen, and maize productivity: doi.org/10.1111/aab.... #PlantScience

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· May 14

Congratulations to @bobvanburen.bsky.social for being selected as an MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 2026 Mid-Career Researcher Awardee! Learn more about the award and Dr. VanBuren's research impact: www.canr.msu.edu/news/hoffman... #PlantScience #ResearchExcellence

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· May 13

The @rheelab.bsky.social is seeking a research assistant III to support the lab’s collaborative projects in molecular and cell biology, international and transdisciplinary initiatives, as well as carry out lab management responsibilities! #PlantSciJobs Apply now: careers.msu.edu/jobs/researc...

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· May 12

A heartfelt thank you to our members, alumni, and collaborators who attended the 2026 PRI Retreat and 10th Anniversary Celebration! Together, we will continue to pursue meaningful solutions to the grand challenges of the 21st Century for decades to come. #PRI10 See more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTEpZ

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 29

A new paper led by PRI grad student Asia Hightower introduces a powerful computational tool to examine the shape of any leaf across biological, ecological, evolutionary, and developmental scales. #PlantScience #Morphometrics #ComputationalBiology Read the full publication: doi.org/10.1002/aps3...

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 24

Congratulations to Glassmire lab PhD student Kristin Leutgeb for being named an NSF Graduate Research Program Fellow! An entomology student, Kristin researches how plant chemical diversity, particularly crop odors, affects insect interactions to develop biological control strategies. #NSFGRFP

A graphic announcing Kristin Leutgeb as an NSF GRPF recipient. The graphic has a green gradient background and an image of Kristin smiling and wearing a black sweater. On the right side of the graphic are the Michigan State University and Plant Resilience Institute logos and the following text: "NSF Graduate Research Program Fellow Kristin Leutgeb, Ph.D. Student, Glassmire Lab, Department of Entomology, Plant Resilience Institute, Michigan State University."

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 22

This #EarthDay, we’re reminded that a sustainable future depends on resilient plants. Researchers at the MSU Plant Resilience Institute are pursuing meaningful solutions to the grand challenges of the 21st Century—for Earth today and for generations to come. Learn more: plantresilience.msu.edu

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 22

Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay! We’re celebrating the dedicated professionals behind the MSU Plant Resilience Institute across project management, communications, outreach, finance, operations, and germplasm curation. Your work keeps PRI and its center-level grants thriving. Thank you! 🌱

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 20

🌿 600+ attendees. 18 booths. 1 fascinating “World of Plants.” At this year's MSU SciFest STEAM Expo, PRI brought together researchers from across campus for a hands-on showcase of interdisciplinary #plantscience booths! Thank you to everyone who participated! View more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRsmc

A collage of photos from "The World of Plants" over a light blue background surrounded by various decorate plant science elements. The photos feature presenters and attendees interacting at various booths. There is text over the collage that says: "Exploring the world of plants."

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 12

Attendees of the annual @msuscifest.bsky.social STEAM Expo Weekend explored the science behind what we eat at the Thompson lab booth with Anuradha and Eleanor! Young participants explored how seeds and plant structure shape our nutrition and everyday food through hands-on demonstrations. #MSUSciFest

A woman leans over a table with a large plant research poster on it while gesturing to a corn plant and speaking to a young child and his father.

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MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 12

The 2026 #MSUSciFest STEAM Expo Weekend is still in full swing! Bailey and Natalia from the Howe lab are here showcasing how plants defend themselves and adapt to their environments. Learn more about our exhibits: sciencefestival.msu.edu/Event/Tagged...

A woman sits at a table surrounded by tomato plants in green pots and containers of Legos. She is speaking to a small child in front of the booth while building with the Legos.

Two women in green stand behind tomato plants in clear cases.

A woman looks on as two attendees examine tomato plants. A sign in the foreground says "Botanical Battlegrounds."

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 7

MSU's plant science community is set to flourish at the 2026 #MSUSciFest STEAM Expo Weekend, April 11-12! Join us at the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202 for "The World of Plants," featuring 18 unique #plantscience activities: sciencefestival.msu.edu/Event/Tagged... 🌿🔬

The image is a colorful promotional poster for the Michigan State University Science Festival, focusing on the theme "World of Plants." Centrally featured is a collage of various plant and science-related elements against a vivid blue and white background.

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 6

The Topp lab is recruiting multiple postdoctoral researchers across complementary areas of root biology, phenomics, and translational crop science! Learn more about the postdoc opportunities and apply now: plantresilience.msu.edu/team/join.as... #PlantScience #PlantSciJobs

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 3

Calling all scientists, engineers, and innovators attending #ARPAE26! Stop by booth 1109 at the tech showcase April 7-9 to learn more about SYNCORNET, our new initiative with the goal of engineering synchronized nitrogen efficiency traits in corn agriculture. Register today: www.arpae-summit.com

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Apr 2

Now #Hiring! The @rheelab.bsky.social is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to investigate how #nematodes respond to chemical and environmental cues as part of the @c-spirit.org and @waliianhydro.bsky.social initiatives. 🪱 Apply now at: careers.msu.edu/jobs/researc... #PlantSciJobs

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Mar 30

With the increasing risk of droughts threatening global food security, PRI is working towards a more resilient future. In a new study lead by Dr. Anuradha Singh, the team examines the role of leaf traits in improving drought resilience in sorghum: academic.oup.com/plphys/artic... #PlantScience

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Mar 27

Now #Hiring! Join Christopher Topp's lab at the MSU Plant Resilience Institute as a project administrator supporting SYNCORNET, a new multi-institutional research project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E. Apply now: careers.msu.edu/jobs/project... #PlantScience #PlantSciJobs

MSU Plant Resilience Institute@msupri· Mar 24

MSU PRI faculty member Addie Thompson has been named the recipient of the 2026 M. Rhoades Early-Career Award from the Maize Genetics Cooperation, recognizing outstanding contributions to maize genetics research! 🌽 Read the full story: plantresilience.msu.edu/pri-news/202... #MGM2026 #PlantScience