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- August 12, 2025
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BTI, Meiogenix and FFAR Announce $2 Million Breakthrough Tomato Genetics Collaboration

New research project to develop drought- and disease-resistant tomatoes, advancing food security through innovative genomics research.
- August 8, 2025
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Decoding Sweetpotato DNA: New Research Reveals Surprising Ancestry

BTI scientists unraveled sweetpotato's complex genome, revealing an intricate origin story and providing powerful tools to help improve this vital crop.
- May 1, 2025
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Transforming the Future by Making Maize Bioengineering More Accessible

BTI researchers advance maize bioengineering with a cost-effective method, opening doors for labs to boost yields and resilience in this vital crop.
- April 21, 2025
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How Bacteria Use Sneaky Chemistry to Disable Plant Defenses

In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can be.
- March 10, 2025
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Ascribe Bio’s Phytalix® Achieves Stunning Success Against Devastating Rice Disease

Phytalix field trials in rice demonstrated superior effectiveness, reducing Bacterial Leaf Blight severity by over 80%—which is 20% better than existing treatments
- January 13, 2025
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Your Gut Bacteria Are in a Chemical Tug-of-War with Your Body

A recent study uncovers how gut bacteria and the body balance bile acids, influencing cholesterol and fat metabolism, with a potential impact on a range of diseases.