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.
Read articleBTI's cluster hire strategy challenges traditional academic hiring, boosting female representation and drawing diverse scientific backgrounds to enhance collaborative research.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Summer research experience at BTI offers hands-on lab work, seminars, and networking opportunities for undergraduate students to begin their research careers.
The integration of simple hardware with sophisticated computational pipelines creates an effective high-throughput phenotyping solution, enabling localized research into crop performance under stre...
Research explores ferns' and flowering plants' independent evolution of nectaries to attract ant bodyguards.
By overexpressing three key proteins, scientists increased Rubisco content, thus improving photosynthesis and overall plant growth. This has potential applications for other staple crops.
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.
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 scientist Georg Jander addressed the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, outlining the transformative potential of CRISPR technologies in agriculture.
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.
BTI's cluster hire strategy challenges traditional academic hiring, boosting female representation and drawing diverse scientific backgrounds to enhance collaborative research.
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.
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...
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.
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.
The integration of simple hardware with sophisticated computational pipelines creates an effective high-throughput phenotyping solution, enabling localized research into crop performance under stre...
Research explores ferns' and flowering plants' independent evolution of nectaries to attract ant bodyguards.
By overexpressing three key proteins, scientists increased Rubisco content, thus improving photosynthesis and overall plant growth. This has potential applications for other staple crops.
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...
Discover how plants have adapted to survive harsh, dry conditions and how this knowledge can help us develop more resilient crops.
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.
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 welcomed ten high school students to our High School Research Experience and two high school students to our Workforce Advantage Program.
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...
Summer research experience at BTI offers hands-on lab work, seminars, and networking opportunities for undergraduate students to begin their research careers.
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.
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's new PhenoSight facility holds the potential for unparalleled insights into plant growth, development, and response to environmental conditions.
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 has been awarded the 13th Jakob Eriksson Prize for Plant Pathology, the highest international accolade in the field.
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 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, Project Vault, to aid scientific discovery and real-world application.
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...
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