An international team of researchers has uncovered an unusual genetic phenomenon in lycophytes, revealing their remarkably slow pace of genomic evolution.
"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...
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...
Scientists at the Boyce Thompson Institute have constructed a comprehensive “super-pangenome” for watermelon, uncovering genes lost during domestication that could improve disease resistance & frui...
You probably wouldn’t be surprised to learn that watermelon is the second largest fruit crop in the world (if you don’t count tomatoes as a fruit), just barely behind bananas. However, you may be s...
Scientists at BTI discover that a long-known tomato mutation provides increased resistance to rot disease and unlocks the potential for enhanced fruit quality.
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 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...
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