We are delighted to announce Thomas Reviews, a new format for impact at the intersection of plants, people and the planet. The three inaugural Reviews have been published in Plants, People, Planet today.
Thomas Reviews are invited articles that provide authoritative and accessible reviews on topics at the intersection of plants, people, and the planet. They are named in honour of Prof. Howard (Sid) Thomas, who was a key founding member of Plants, People, Planet's Strategic Advisory Board and Treasurer and Trustee of The New Phytologist Foundation.
Thomas Reviews unite authors across disciplines to highlight innovative research that seeks to address global issues through plant-focused questions and solutions. Rather than documenting existing literature, Thomas Reviews focus on synthesising knowledge and presenting novel ideas and perspectives to drive forward research and highlight the wider societal impact of plants for people and the planet.
The Thomas Reviews logo
The Thomas Review logo incorporates an open journal to signify knowledge and scientific research.
The ‘Windsor’ spectacles serve multiple meanings by signifying people and learning, and by also honouring Prof. Howard (Sid) Thomas, who wore distinctive glasses of this type.
The cereal crop motif also serves several functions by providing a general plant motif, and also refers to the grains and forage grasses Sid worked on during his career.
The whole design is formed in a round stamp, which provides a subtle indication to the planet, hence in this way the design touches on all three aspects of Plants, People and the Planet. We are grateful to Mike Whitfield for developing the original logo concept and to Debbie Maizels for her work on the final design.
Thomas Reviews aim to engage a broad audience of readers and form trusted and well-respected resources for scientists, policy makers, educators and anyone with an interest in plants and their impact on humanity and the planet. Although Thomas Reviews are invited articles, suggestions for potential pieces are welcome. Please direct any queries to the Plants, People, Planet Central Office.
Read the Editorial and inaugural Thomas Reviews
Announcing Thomas Reviews: A new format for impact at the intersection of plants, people and the planet
Simon J. Hiscock, Keith Lindsey, Sarah Lennon, Bennett Young
Plant conservation in a changing Mediterranean world
John D. Thompson, Marine Fauché, Guillaume Papuga, Perrine Gauthier
Transdisciplinary plant sciences: A review
David Ludwig
Impacts of the renewable energy transition on global plant diversity: A review
Rachael V. Gallagher, et. al.
Some words from the authors of the first Thomas Reviews:
To be a founding author for this original and timely series of Thomas Reviews is a great pleasure for me, a privilege.
The Thomas Reviews are an important initiative, providing synthesizing insights in times of interdisciplinary complexity.
The Thomas Review series in Plants, People, Planet is the perfect venue for us to comprehensively explore the potential impacts, and solutions, of the renewable energy transition on plant diversity.
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