Unlocking the Genetic Mysteries of Modern Roses
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The Unexpected Protein Connection in Maize Growth and Defense
New BTI research finds COI1 proteins crucial for maize growth, unlike in other plant species, paving the way for enhanced agricultural productivity.
How Viruses Move Through Insects for Transmission of Diseases
A new study reveals the mechanisms viruses use to move through insect hosts, offering insights that could help prevent the spread of insect-borne diseases in humans and livestock.
Faculty Cluster Hire: Promoting Collaboration and Addressing Gender Bias in Academic Hiring
BTI's cluster hire strategy challenges traditional academic hiring, boosting female representation and drawing diverse scientific backgrounds to enhance collaborative research.
Unlocking the Secrets of Salt Stress Tolerance in Wild Tomatoes
A recent study delved into the genetic treasure trove of wild tomatoes to uncover secrets of salt tolerance that could be used to develop resilient crop varieties.
From Genes to Jeans: New Genetic Insights May Lead to Drought Resilient Cotton
As climate change intensifies, cotton farmers face increasing challenges from drought and heat. However, new research offers hope for developing more resilient varieties that can maintain high yiel...
Groundcherry Gets Genetic Upgrades: Turning a Garden Curiosity into an Agricultural Powerhouse
Imagine a small fruit that tastes like a cross between a tomato and a pineapple, wrapped in its own natural paper lantern. That's the groundcherry.
Unraveling the Origin and Global Spread of the Potato Blight Pathogen
A study on Phytophthora infestans traces its origin to Peru, challenging previous theories. This discovery is crucial for developing strategies to combat the global potato blight threat.
BTI Welcomes 2024 Undergraduate Student Researchers
Summer research experience at BTI offers hands-on lab work, seminars, and networking opportunities for undergraduate students to begin their research careers.
Democratizing Plant Research: A New Cost-Effective Solution for Advanced Phenotyping
The integration of simple hardware with sophisticated computational pipelines creates an effective high-throughput phenotyping solution, enabling localized research into crop performance under stre...
Tracing the Evolution of Ferns’ Surprisingly Sweet Defense Strategy
Research explores ferns' and flowering plants' independent evolution of nectaries to attract ant bodyguards.
Transgenic Expression of Rubisco Factors Increases Photosynthesis and Chilling Tolerance in Maize
By overexpressing three key proteins, scientists increased Rubisco content, thus improving photosynthesis and overall plant growth. This has potential applications for other staple crops.
Boyce Thompson Institute Celebrates Professor Maria Harrison’s Election to the Royal Society
Maria Harrison joins an exceptional group of researchers elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society for her work on plant-microbe interactions and their potential for addressing global challenges.
Unlocking the Genetic Mysteries of Modern Roses
New study uncovers rose genetics, aiding breeders in cultivating beautiful, hardy varieties suited to diverse climates and challenges.
The Unexpected Protein Connection in Maize Growth and Defense
New BTI research finds COI1 proteins crucial for maize growth, unlike in other plant species, paving the way for enhanced agricultural productivity.
How Viruses Move Through Insects for Transmission of Diseases
A new study reveals the mechanisms viruses use to move through insect hosts, offering insights that could help prevent the spread of insect-borne diseases in humans and livestock.
Faculty Cluster Hire: Promoting Collaboration and Addressing Gender Bias in Academic Hiring
BTI's cluster hire strategy challenges traditional academic hiring, boosting female representation and drawing diverse scientific backgrounds to enhance collaborative research.
Unlocking the Secrets of Salt Stress Tolerance in Wild Tomatoes
A recent study delved into the genetic treasure trove of wild tomatoes to uncover secrets of salt tolerance that could be used to develop resilient crop varieties.
From Genes to Jeans: New Genetic Insights May Lead to Drought Resilient Cotton
As climate change intensifies, cotton farmers face increasing challenges from drought and heat. However, new research offers hope for developing more resilient varieties that can maintain high yiel...
Groundcherry Gets Genetic Upgrades: Turning a Garden Curiosity into an Agricultural Powerhouse
Imagine a small fruit that tastes like a cross between a tomato and a pineapple, wrapped in its own natural paper lantern. That's the groundcherry.
Unraveling the Origin and Global Spread of the Potato Blight Pathogen
A study on Phytophthora infestans traces its origin to Peru, challenging previous theories. This discovery is crucial for developing strategies to combat the global potato blight threat.
Democratizing Plant Research: A New Cost-Effective Solution for Advanced Phenotyping
The integration of simple hardware with sophisticated computational pipelines creates an effective high-throughput phenotyping solution, enabling localized research into crop performance under stre...
Tracing the Evolution of Ferns’ Surprisingly Sweet Defense Strategy
Research explores ferns' and flowering plants' independent evolution of nectaries to attract ant bodyguards.
Transgenic Expression of Rubisco Factors Increases Photosynthesis and Chilling Tolerance in Maize
By overexpressing three key proteins, scientists increased Rubisco content, thus improving photosynthesis and overall plant growth. This has potential applications for other staple crops.
Across Oceans and Millennia: Decoding the Origin and History of the Bottle Gourd
Uncover the genetic journey of the bottle gourd and its role in human civilization, from its origins in Africa 12,000 years ago to its global distribution, with insights that could impact agricultu...
Gene Editing in Agriculture: BTI Scientist Advocates for CRISPR Innovations to Senate Committee
BTI scientist Georg Jander addressed the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, outlining the transformative potential of CRISPR technologies in agriculture.
BTI Welcomes 2023 High School Research Experience & Workforce Advantage Students
BTI welcomed ten high school students to our High School Research Experience and two high school students to our Workforce Advantage Program.
BTI Welcomes 2023 Undergraduate Student Researchers
BTI welcomes 39 undergrad researchers from across the US to experience life as a researcher for 10 weeks. The program focuses on training and inspiring the next generation of scientists to help fee...
BTI Welcomes 2024 Undergraduate Student Researchers
Summer research experience at BTI offers hands-on lab work, seminars, and networking opportunities for undergraduate students to begin their research careers.
Boyce Thompson Institute Celebrates Professor Maria Harrison’s Election to the Royal Society
Maria Harrison joins an exceptional group of researchers elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society for her work on plant-microbe interactions and their potential for addressing global challenges.
BTI SAB Member Dr. Arthur Grossman Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Congratulations to Dr. Grossman for his election to the NAS. His work on plant biology has important implications for agriculture and aligns with BTI's mission.
BTI Unveils State-of-the-Art Plant High-Throughput Phenotyping Facility
BTI's new PhenoSight facility holds the potential for unparalleled insights into plant growth, development, and response to environmental conditions.
The First Million: BTI's Bold Step into its Second Century
BTI celebrates its centennial with the launch of a three-year fundraising campaign, starting with a $500,000 matching gift from Cane-Bridge Foundation.
Dr. Silvia Restrepo Receives Prestigious Jakob Eriksson Prize for Plant Pathology
Dr. Silvia Restrepo has been awarded the 13th Jakob Eriksson Prize for Plant Pathology, the highest international accolade in the field.
2023 PGS Triad Mini-grant Awardees
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 Triad-funded PGS Mini-grant Program. Congratulations to all the awardees, and thanks to all the participants!
BTI Appoints Renowned Plant Pathologist and Microbiologist Dr. Silvia Restrepo as its Next President
BTI is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Silvia Restrepo as its ninth and first female president. She will assume the position in October.
Cane-Bridge Foundation Donates $1M to BTI for Innovative Translational Research Program
Cane-Bridge Foundation donates $1M to BTI for innovative translational research program, Project Vault, to aid scientific discovery and real-world application.
BTI promotes faculty member Fay-Wei Li
The plant evolutionary biologist has particularly become known for his role in discovering new species, including a cyanobacterium isolated from a hornwort, an alga named after poet laureate Amanda...
