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Plant Warfare: The Crucial Function of Nrc Proteins in Tomato Defense Mechanisms
In the fascinating world of plant biology, an innovative study recently featured on the cover of The Plant Journal has been turning heads. The research delves into the intricate defense mechanisms of tomatoes against the notorious bacterial pathogen,...
Deciphering Molecular Mysteries: New Insights into Metabolites That Control Aging and Disease
In a significant advancement in the field of biochemistry, scientists at BTI and Cornell University have uncovered new insights into a family of metabolites, acylspermidines, that could change how we understand aging and fight diseases.The study,...
From Lab to Field: BTI Research Leads to Development in Revolutionary Biofungicide, To Be Distributed by Nutrien
BTI is proud to announce that Ascribe Bioscience, a company founded on BTI technology, has partnered with Nutrien Ag Solutions to commercialize two crop protection products containing Ascribe's flagship biofungicide, Phytalix®.Phytalix was developed...
Unlocking the Genetic Code of Peppers: New Study Reveals Insights into Domestication and Diversity
Peppers are a versatile, flavorful, and widely popular crop, used not only as a healthy food source but also for their medicinal properties. In a pioneering study recently published in Nature Communications, an international team of researchers, including...
Dr. Silvia Restrepo Receives Prestigious Jakob Eriksson Prize for Plant Pathology
The International Society for Plant Pathology (ISPP) recently announced that incoming BTI president Dr. Silvia Restrepo has been honored with the 13th Jakob Eriksson Prize for Plant Pathology, the highest international accolade in the field. The award...
Behind the Rind: New Genomic Insights into Watermelon Evolution, Quality, and Resilience
Watermelon is a globally significant agricultural product, both in terms of the total amount produced and the total economic value generated.Scientists at the Boyce Thompson Institute have constructed a comprehensive "super-pangenome" for watermelon and...
Watermelon Wonders: The Surprising Science Behind Your Favorite Summer Fruit
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 surprised by a few of these lesser-known watermelon facts:...
BTI Welcomes 2023 High School Research Experience & Workforce Advantage Students
On June 27, Boyce Thompson Institute welcomed ten high school students to our High School Research Experience and two high school students to our Workforce Advantage Program. The High School Research Experience focuses on training and inspiring the next generation...
From Ground-Hugging to Groundbreaking: How a Unique Tomato Mutation Could Transform Sustainable Agriculture
Tomatoes are a staple in diets worldwide and an essential part of sustainable agriculture. Now, scientists at BTI have reported groundbreaking insights into a long-known tomato mutation, unlocking the potential for enhanced fruit quality and stress...
Gene Editing: New Study Reveals Shifting Public Sentiment
Gene editing and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been topics of significant debate in recent years. A new study from the Alliance for Science has revealed a positive shift in public sentiment towards one aspect of agricultural biotechnology, showing that...
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