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...
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...
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.
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