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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.
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.
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 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.
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...
Drying Without Dying: Tracing Water Scarcity Coping Mechanisms from Mosses to Flowering Plants
Discover how plants have adapted to survive harsh, dry conditions and how this knowledge can help us develop more resilient crops.
Bridging Diet, Microbes, and Metabolism: Implications for Metabolic Disorders
New research reveals gut bacteria produce fatty acids that directly impact fat metabolism, shedding light on the complex interplay between diet, microbes, and metabolic health.
The Underground Network: Decoding the Dynamics of Plant-Fungal Symbiosis
This study not only deepens our understanding of the molecular dynamics behind plant-AM fungal symbiosis but also highlights the intricate and often unseen connections that sustain life on our planet.
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.
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...
Drying Without Dying: Tracing Water Scarcity Coping Mechanisms from Mosses to Flowering Plants
Discover how plants have adapted to survive harsh, dry conditions and how this knowledge can help us develop more resilient crops.
Bridging Diet, Microbes, and Metabolism: Implications for Metabolic Disorders
New research reveals gut bacteria produce fatty acids that directly impact fat metabolism, shedding light on the complex interplay between diet, microbes, and metabolic health.
The Underground Network: Decoding the Dynamics of Plant-Fungal Symbiosis
This study not only deepens our understanding of the molecular dynamics behind plant-AM fungal symbiosis but also highlights the intricate and often unseen connections that sustain life on our planet.
Tiny Worm, Giant Leap: Discovery of Highly Specific Fatty Acid Attachment to Proteins
Sometimes, the key to life’s biggest mysteries lies in its tiniest inhabitants. A new study of microscopic worms could hold profound implications for the understanding and treatment of a myriad of ...
A Window into Plant Evolution: The Unusual Genetic Journey of Lycophytes
An international team of researchers has uncovered an unusual genetic phenomenon in lycophytes, revealing their remarkably slow pace of genomic evolution.
Plant Warfare: The Crucial Function of Nrc Proteins in Tomato Defense Mechanisms
"By unraveling the roles of helper NLRs like Nrc2 and Nrc3, we are a step closer to developing crops that can better withstand the challenges posed by pathogens, helping ensure food security and ag...
Deciphering Molecular Mysteries: New Insights into Metabolites That Control Aging and Disease
In a significant advancement in the field of biochemistry, BTI scientists have uncovered new insights into a family of metabolites, acylspermidines, that could change how we understand aging and fi...
From Lab to Field: BTI Research Leads to Revolutionary Biofungicide, To Be Distributed by Nutrien
Field trials have demonstrated that Phytalix® matches or surpasses traditional synthetic fungicides for the control of major agricultural pathogens.
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...
Alliance for Science and BTI launch SciFun Book: A biotechnology program for high school learners
Alliance for Science and BTI launch SciFun Book, a biotechnology program for high school learners. Designed to raise curiosity through a hands-on learning process.
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...
