Recognizing pioneering Black plant scientists in our schools and society.

Trends Plant Sci

Department of Plant Biology, Carnegie Institution for Science, Stanford, CA, USA. Electronic address:

Published: October 2021

We highlight the achievements of four pioneering Black plant scientists to raise awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Their stories come alive at Historically Black Colleges and Universities through exhibits of science and art and classroom activities (https://www.plantcellatlas.org/pca-art-exhibit.html).

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