Going Back to BTI’s Roots: A History of Hormodin
Rooting powders, commonly used by growers and home gardeners, had their beginnings in the labs of BTI in the 1930s.
Researchers Identify Genes for “Help Me!” Aromas from Corn
Insect damage triggers volatile compounds that attract caterpillar-killing wasps.
A New Method for Studying Plant-Germ Warfare
Researchers in the Martin lab develop a new technique to study the arms race between plants and the bacteria that infect them.
New Ventures: Jacqueline Heard Joins BTI Boards
Drawing on her background in plant pathology and biotechnology, Heard advises agricultural startups, with the goal of launching companies that will bring new innovations to agriculture.
BTI Says Goodbye to Klaus Apel
Professor Klaus Apel can pinpoint the exact time he chose to be a plant scientist. As a young person, Apel was seriously interested in birding and so he entered the University of Hamburg to study biology, with a special emphasis on zoology. But in a year-long,...
SolGenomics Meeting Has Newest Advances in Nightshades
Many BTI researchers will present their latest research at the 13th annual SolGenomics Conference, Sept. 12-16 in Davis, California.
Kira Sheinerman Invests in BTI’s Future
A longtime board member, Sheinerman has used her background in science and investment banking to help BTI evolve and grow.
August LabNotes: The Latest Discoveries, Science, and News
It has been a busy summer. Read up on our latest news here.
President David Stern: People Behind the Science Interview
Tune in to BTI’s David Stern on People Behind the Science: Growing Our Understanding of Photosynthesis to Improve Plant Metabolism
BTI Hosts 15th Annual Student Research Symposium
Summer interns complete their research experience by presenting talks and posters to the BTI community.
“Hackathon” Breeds Momentum for Plant Breeding Software
An international group of computer programmers gathered at BTI to create a single interface that will connect databases from breeding programs worldwide
Remembering Ralph Hardy
The former President and CEO of the Boyce Thompson Institute and pioneer of nitrogen fixation research passed away August 2 at the age of 82.
Summer Institute Keeps Teachers ahead of the Curve
BTI’s Curriculum Development Projects in Plant Biology summer institute exposes STEM educators to new research on agriculture, plant biotechnology and bioenergy.
Art@BTI: Artist Interview with Susan C. Larkin
Works by photographer Susan C. Larkin and poet Timothy Larkin, now on exhibit. Please join us on September 29, 2016 at 5:00 pm for an art and science program celebrating this exhibit.
Art@BTI: Artist Interview with Christina Coleman
Works by artist Christina Coleman, now on exhibit. Please join us on September 29, 2016 at 5:00 pm for an art and science program celebrating this exhibit.
Summer Interns Guest Curate BTI Twitter Account: Meet Andrew Willoughby
This July summer interns have taken over our Twitter account. Check out our Twitter feed to learn more about life in the lab for an undergrad during a #BTISummer.
Summer Interns Guest Curate BTI Twitter Account: Meet Stephanie Futrell
Starting July 11, summer interns are launching a Twitter takeover. Check out our Twitter feed to learn more about life in the lab for an undergrad during a #BTISummer.
Honoring the Life and Work of Jean Pierre Vité
The renowned German forest scientist and former Director of the Forest Biology Program at BTI passed away July 5 at the age of 93.
Summer Interns Guest Curate BTI Twitter Account: Meet Hailey Edmondson
Starting July 11, summer interns are launching a Twitter takeover. Check out our Twitter feed to learn more about life in the lab for an undergrad during a #BTISummer.
In Memoriam: Dorothy Dent Park
The faculty and staff of BTI express their deepest sympathies to the Park family, with the passing of Dorothy Park, dedicated humanitarian and president emeritus of the Park Foundation.
Jander Lab Members Win ASPB Awards
Postdoctoral researcher Vered Tzin received support to present her work at the American Society for Plant Biology annual meeting in July, and Cairo Archer received an undergraduate research fellowship to support her summer research in the Jander lab
BTI Faculty Honor Former Advisor, Steve Tanksley
Tanksley made invaluable contributions to plant breeding and genetics, laying the foundation for targeted crop improvements to increase food security.
The 15th Class of Interns Arrive at BTI
Get to know the new crop of interns at BTI.
Intern Anniversary Series: Stephen Bolus
Bolus was a 2011 intern in the Klessig Lab, which confirmed his research interests in molecular plant-microbe interactions. He is now pursuing a Ph.D. in plant pathology at UC Davis.
Stephanie Meyer Joins BTI as Sr. Director of Development and Communications
Meyer has significant experience working within the non-profit and scientific communities and has strong ties to the Ithaca Area.
BTI Co-hosts Greenhouse Curators Conference
Attendees of the 2016 Association of Education and Research Greenhouse Curators annual meeting in July will spend a morning at BTI learning about its history and research
Celebrating the Life of Karl Maramorosch
The distinguished scientist left an incredible legacy of plant and insect discoveries and he will be missed by his many friends and colleagues.
Peter Cornelius of AlpInvest Partners Joins BTI Board
Cornelius, an expert in governance, global economic development and investing, will work closely with BTI’s Technology Transfer Office.
Boyce Thompson Center Update: BTI Exhibit and Fall Opening
The transformation of the former Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) building at 1086 N. Broadway in Yonkers, NY is well under way.
How BTI Celebrates Earth Day
An important part of BTI’s mission is to advance scientific knowledge to protect the environment. Here are a few of the current projects at BTI that work to achieve that mission.
Klessig’s Research Featured by Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
The Spring 2016 issue of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation newsletter featured recent work by Dan Klessig. The newsletter highlighted his recent PLOS ONE paper on salicylic acid and human GAPDH.
BTI Newsletter – Labnotes
The latest issue of BTI Labnotes is here. Don’t miss an issue. Sign up for our monthly newsletter today.
Summer Teacher Institute Receives Record Number of Applicants
The Education and Outreach group faces the tough task of selecting a group of motivated teachers that serve diverse populations of students.
BTI Hosts Visit from My Brother’s Keeper Group
The group from Team I.M.P.A.C.T. of Rochester, NY, exposed young men to potential careers in the plant sciences.
BTI Exhibit Planned for Renovated Yonkers Building
Visitors to the soon-to-be reopened Boyce Thompson Center in Yonkers, New York, will receive a dose of BTI history.
Jonathan Gomes Selman Recognized as Distinguished Youth
Tompkins County has awarded Gomes Selman, a 2015 high school intern at BTI, its Distinguished Youth award for his numerous academic and volunteer commitments.
Announcing Our Name Shortening
Boyce Thompson Institute is proud to announce that it is expanding its brand, while shortening its name.
BTI Faculty Listed in World’s “Most Influential Scientific Minds”
Giovannoni and Kochian both ranked in the top 1 percent of researchers publishing in plant and animal science.
BTI Alum Vijay Joshi Joins AgriLife Research Center
His experience at BTI created a foundation for future work investigating metabolic pathways.
BTI Named One of 2016’s Best Companies to Work for in New York State
BTI has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State for 2016.
And the Winners Are…
BTI announces the winning proposals submitted to the Triad Foundation’s Plants and Human Health grant program.
Board Chair Laura Philips Makes an Impact at BTI
Laura Philips, the CEO and co-founder of Spheryx Inc., brings her science background, business acumen and enthusiasm to BTI board.
BTI Scientists Flock to Annual Plant and Animal Genome Conference
BTI researchers will present current research on the Sol Genomics Network, using CRISPR to edit genomes, the whitefly genome and others.
Favorite Discoveries from 2015
2015 was an exciting year for BTI. Here are just a few of our scientific discoveries from the past year.
Position Opening: VP, Development and Communications
BTI, an independent research institute on the Cornell University campus, invites applications for the position of Vice President, Development and Communications.
Imagine a Summer of Scientific Discovery at BTI!
The Boyce Thompson Institute is now accepting applications for summer internships in Plant Genome Research and Bioinformatics!
BTI Scientists Envision the “Future of Food”
What will your dinner plate look like in 2050? With discoveries from the Boyce Thompson Institute, future crops may have more nutrients and greater resistance to insects, drought and disease.
GOBii Workshop Seeks Solutions to Big Data Problem
The GOBII project gathered researchers from breeding centers around the world to make a plan to develop the architecture for a genomics database for five staple crops.
Why Teachers Spend Their Vacation Days at BTI
Ongoing relationships with teachers enable Education and Outreach to host valuable professional development workshops on plant and insect science for dedicated teachers.
BTI Receives Grant to Support Development of Cold-Tolerant Corn
Researchers in the Stern laboratory will investigate potential benefits of “high-Rubisco” corn plants, under a new USDA-funded project.