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Breeding a better cucumber:
new genetic map reveals
171,892 structural variants

The green signal shows that CKL2 interacts with a 14-3-3 protein at the membranes in root cells colonized by a fungus. The pink signal (in the cell nucleus) is a control to confirm that the cell is transformed.

Read More BTI scientists illuminate ancient plant-fungus partnership at molecular level

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Engineering the next superfood:
BTI unlocks goldenberry’s large-scale
farming potential

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Breeding a better cucumber: new genetic map reveals 171,892 structural variants

Feb 10, 2026

cucumber growing in a greenhouse

BTI scientists illuminate ancient plant-fungus partnership at molecular level

Jan 22, 2026

The green signal shows that CKL2 interacts with a 14-3-3 protein at the membranes in root cells colonized by a fungus. The pink signal (in the cell nucleus) is a control to confirm that the cell is transformed.

Engineering the next superfood: BTI unlocks goldenberry’s large-scale farming potential

Dec 5, 2025

BTI’s Fay-Wei Li featured on popular “Ologies” podcast

Dec 3, 2025

Fay-Wei Li collecting hornworts in a field

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