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“Understanding and Enhancing the Tomato Immune System to Make Healthier Tomato Plants” — Breaking Ground with Greg Martin
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De novo genome assembly and annotation with an emphasis on phylogenetic and population genetic studies
Registration is now open for the BCBC's workshop on De novo genome assembly and annotation with an emphasis on phylogenetic and population genetic studies. The workshop is planned for May 4, 2021, from 9am to 5:15pm. Please […]
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“Metabolites and Microbes Impact Our Behavior and Longevity” — Breaking Ground with Frank Schroeder
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“Inheritance & the environment: a brief history of a complicated relationship” — Breaking Ground with Eric Richards
This event has ended. To register for future Breaking Grounds please click here. "Inheritance & the environment: a brief history of a complicated relationship" — Breaking Ground with Eric […]
George and Helen Kohut Symposium
We would like to invite you to our annual George and Helen Kohut Symposium to celebrate our 2021 undergraduate and high school research program on Thursday, August 5th from 9-4:30pm. The community comes […]
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Breeding better bananas for a richer, food secure Africa
In East African countries, bananas are an important staple food and cash crop. However, most of the East African bananas are susceptible to pests and diseases, threatening the livelihoods of […]
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Food Systems Summit Dialogue: What Role Will Gene Edited Foods Play in Addressing Nutritional Insecurity?
Nutritional insecurity is a pressing topic around the globe. Some nations struggle with widespread lack of access to nutritious foods and the related hunger, while other nations are facing significant […]
“RNA as the key: unlocking how plants respond to environmental stress” — Breaking Ground with Andrew Nelson
“RNA as the key: unlocking how plants respond to environmental stress” — Breaking Ground with Andrew Nelson Wednesday September 29 12pm EST Register Here. Details […]
“The GMO Debate Is Over. Here’s Why.” — Breaking Ground with Sarah Evanega
“The GMO Debate Is Over. Here’s Why.” — Breaking Ground with Sarah Evanega Wednesday October 27, 12pm EST Register Here The debate about GMOs has been contentious […]
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“The origin, history and future of watermelon” — Breaking Ground with Zhangjun Fei
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“Boosting photosynthesis to optimize crops” – Breaking Ground with David Stern
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ABCs of new bioengineered disclosure requirement in US
Starts: 10 February 2022 12:00 pm EST Ends: 10 February 2022 1:00 pm EST Under the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, which took effect Jan. 1, the US now requires mandatory bioengineered […]
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New Generation GMOs: The incredible purple tomato
Starts: 22 February 2022 11:00 am EST Ends: 22 February 2022 12:00 pm EST Biotechnology is a powerful tool that is starting to be used for enhancing the nutritional content of fruits […]
“Designing viruses to defend against agricultural threats” – Breaking Ground with Georg Jander
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Resetting the Table: Straight talk about the food we grow and eat
Discussions about the future of our food system have never been more polarized and grounded in ideology. Scholar and author Robert Paarlberg offers a bold, science-based corrective to the groundswell […]
“Treasure hunt! Mapping regulatory networks to find valuable compounds”– Breaking Ground with Aleksandra Skirycz
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Landscaping chromatin into functional units – Frederic Berger (Gregor Mendel Institute – Guest Speaker)
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“Developing solutions for citrus greening disease powered by the next generation of scientists” – Breaking Ground with Surya Saha
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“Studying insects and their viruses to fight plant pests and prevent human diseases” – Breaking Ground with Gary Blissard
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A special Art at BTI edition of Breaking Ground. Patterns in Nature: How They Emerge and Inspire
A special Art at BTI edition of Breaking Ground. Patterns in Nature: How They Emerge and Inspire In conversation with June B.W. Szabo and Dr. Magdalena Julkowska July 20, 2022 […]
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2022 George and Helen Kohut Symposium
We would like to invite you to our annual George and Helen Kohut Symposium to celebrate our 2022 undergraduate and high school research program on Thursday, August 4th from 9-4:30pm.The community comes […]
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“Feeding the planet through plant biotechnology” – Breaking Ground with Joyce Van Eck
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WSKG Presents: Explore the Science of Homes with Grace and Corbett Lunsford | Science Pub
Join award-winning Science Pub host Nancy Scales-Coddington as she welcomes Home Performance Experts Grace and Corbett Lunsford sharing what they have learned about testing and tuning the physics, chemistry, and microbiology of homes. The Lunsfords are […]
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“Making tomatoes tastier: The relationship between fruit ripening, nutrition and consumer quality” – Breaking Ground with Jim Giovannoni
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“Revolutionizing crop protection by empowering plants’ natural defenses” – Breaking Ground with Murli Manohar
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From Relief to Resilience: A Strategic Shift for the Global South – Breaking Ground with Sheila Ochugboju
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“The Fascinating World of Ferns” – Breaking Ground with Jacob Suissa
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“Building resilient crops to cope with challenging climates” – Breaking Ground with Rob Sharwood
"Building resilient crops to cope with challenging climates" - Breaking Ground with Rob Sharwood January 24, 2023 4pm EST Register here The increasing frequency of heat waves and unpredictable rainfall […]
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“Zapping plants to improve agriculture” – Breaking Ground with Miguel Pineros
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“My Mission to Save Citrus” – Breaking Ground with Michelle Heck
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The Heat is On: Understanding maize stress responses with high-throughput phenotyping
Dr. Katie Murphy will be visiting Ithaca and giving a seminar at BTI on Friday, April 28th from 9:30-10:30 AM in the auditorium and on Zoom.
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Guest Seminar: Dr. Dorota Kawa May 22nd
Dr. Dorota Kawa will be visiting Ithaca and giving a seminar at BTI Monday, May 22nd from 9:30-10:30 AM in the auditorium and on Zoom. The seminar will also be […]
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2023 George and Helen Kohut Symposium
The community comes together each year for this cornerstone event of the summer internship experience. This event provides the students a professional setting to share their research, and the community […]
2025 George and Helen Kohut Symposium
Join us live on August 7th, starting at 9:30 am. Join us on Zoom: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94068681616?pwd=1i0V88Jk4bEL2Ef2uVwK8A9SETR53q.1 Webinar ID:940 6868 1616 Passcode: REU2025 Each year, the community gathers for this cornerstone summer […]