Welcome to your June update from The New Phytologist Foundation. Explore our Special Collections on Harnessing the benefits of specimen digitisation and Linked plant–fungal invasions. We congratulate prize winners from the 47th New Phytologist Symposium and announce a new call for papers. Plus, don’t miss the registration deadline for this year’s New Phytologist Editor-in-Chief Symposium.
Harnessing the benefits of specimen digitisation and the State of the World's Plants and Fungi 2026
The New Phytologist Foundation is pleased to present 'Harnessing the benefits of specimen digitisation', a Joint Special Collection of papers published in New Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet.
In this Collection we explore the various ways in which digitised specimens – their images and associated data – are changing the way we study plants and fungi.
The papers published in the Collection form the basis for the 2026 State of the World's Plants and Fungi report, 'The Digital Biodiversity Revolution', published by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Virtual Issue: Linked plant–fungal invasions
Biological invasions are among the most pressing ecological concerns of the Anthropocene, driving major shifts in ecosystem functioning and disrupting local species assemblages.
Notwithstanding these impacts, biological invasions also provide a unique opportunity for understanding plant ecology.
In this Virtual Issue, we bring together work on linked plant–fungal invasions from New Phytologist that have contributed to this emerging field.
Where to find us at this year's conferences
Meet members of The New Phytologist Foundation team and learn about the benefits of publishing in New Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet.
| State of the World's Plants and Fungi Symposium 29 June –1 July |
| International Conference on Mycorrhizas (ICOM 13) 12–17 July |
| C460: From Kranz to Crops 23–25 July |
| International Conference on Photosynthesis Research 26–30 July |
| Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting 26–31 July |
The New Phytologist Foundation supports symposia, conferences, meetings and other initiatives that further innovation and advancement in plant-focused research around the world.
News
47th New Phytologist Symposium: Extreme heat – poster prize winners
Congratulations to the poster prize winner, two runners-up and six honourable mentions at the 47th New Phytologist Symposium, Extreme heat, held in Córdoba, Spain, 2–5 June 2026.
Call for papers
Extreme Heat: extending the thermal limits of life
Following our successful symposium on the topic, we are pleased to announce a call for papers for a joint Special Collection of New Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet on the theme of ‘Extreme Heat: extending the thermal limits of life’.
Deadline for abstracts: 5 September 2026
Last chance to register
New Phytologist Editor-in-Chief Symposium
Collections through time: legacy and evolution
📅 3 July 2026
📍 Tartu, Estonia
Invited and selected speakers announced, preliminary abstract book now available.
Catch up on the latest issues of New Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet
New Phytologist
Vol. 250, Iss. 6, June 2026
New Phytologist
Vol. 251, Iss. 1, July 2026
Plants, People, Planet
Vol. 8, Iss. 4, July 2026
New Phytologist Symposia in 2027
49th New Phytologist Symposium
Biological timing in photosynthetic organisms
The meeting will focus on the importance of biological timing across all scales of plant biology, from molecules to organisms, communities, and ecosystems
50th New Phytologist Symposium
Evolution of plant mating systems
Explore the diversity of plant mating systems through integration of perspectives across evolutionary biology, genetics, ecology, physiology, and developmental biology.
51st New Phytologist Symposium
The past and future of plant domestication
Get the latest updates in your inbox
Sign up to The New Phytologist Foundation's mailing list to receive updates tailored to your preferences.