The Botanical Society of America

Our Mission: To inspire and promote an inclusive global community committed to advancing fundamental knowledge and innovation in the botanical sciences for the benefit of people and the environment.

Strategic Priorities

Human Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
Research and Scholarly Excellence 
Organizational Impact and Visibility 
Professional Development

To see the BSA Strategic Plan click here (PDF).

Registration is now open, and organizational and individual sponsorships are now available!
Click here to learn more about the BSA Virtual Symposium on Climate Change.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Botanical Society of America. Click here to read BSA's 2020 Response to Racism Against our Black Colleagues and Community. Click here to read our 2021 Statement Against AAPI Racism.

To provide feedback to the Society on ways we can make improvements in relation to DEI, please use this form.

APPS Special Issue Call for Papers
“Non-model Plants: Challenges and Solutions”
Proposal submission deadline: January 20, 2025

Applications in Plant Sciences (APPS) is accepting proposals for a special issue: “Non-model Plants: Challenges and Solutions.” Model organisms have been instrumental in advancing our understanding of fundamental biological processes; however, their limitations restrict our ability to fully appreciate the richness and complexity of the plant kingdom. Studying non-model plants presents unique challenges due to their often complex genomes, intricate life cycles, and limited research infrastructure. This special issue seeks submissions that not only address these challenges but also propose innovative solutions and resources.

Click here for more information (or click here for a PDF).

BSA Early Career Advisory Board Call for Applications – NOW OPEN!
The deadline to apply is December 6, 2024

The BSA Publications Team welcomes applicants for the 2025-2027 Eary Career Advisory Board (ECAB). This group of early-career botanists engages with and advises the editors of the American Journal of Botany, Applications in Plant Sciences, and the Plant Science Bulletin in a number of ways, including recommending timely topics for review papers and special issues; sharing questions and advice on peer-review and manuscript preparation; and advising on broad issues of importance to early-career researchers and the publications team. Service on the advisory board can also be a stepping-stone to joining the editorial board as an Associate Editor.

Advisory Board members are featured on the Botanical Society of America website and receive free membership in the society, opportunities to participate in editorial board meetings, and will gain experience and insight into how the scientific publishing process works. Click here to learn more.

Society Publications & Research Journals

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PlantingScience.org

PlantingScience is a free online resource to teachers and schools. The program provides volunteer scientists, resources, and activities to support innovation in teaching, learning, and mentoring. To learn more, or to get involved, click here.