Collaboration to Identify New Sources of Disease Resistance in Tomato
Professor Greg Martin and colleagues received an NSF grant to pursue research into resistance against bacterial speck disease in tomatoes.
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.
New System in Tomato’s Defense against Bacterial Speck Disease
Researchers at BTI and Virginia Tech find a new bacterial detector in tomatoes that could help other crop plants to be more disease resistant.
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.
More Tomatoes, Faster: Van Eck Accelerates Tomato Engineering
An improved protocol cuts the time it takes to modify a tomato's genome from 17 weeks to 11, accelerating research into ways to breed more productive crops.
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
Researchers Sequence Genome of “Gluttonous” Tobacco Hornworm
BTI's Gary Blissard and Michael Kanost of Kansas State University led a team of 114 researchers from 50 institutions and 11 countries to sequence the genome of this important insect model.
BTI Hosts 15th Annual Student Research Symposium
Summer interns complete their research experience by presenting talks and posters to the BTI community.
Rheonix pledges to support BTI Education and Outreach program
The company, founded by BTI board member Greg Galvin, supports high quality, local STEM education programs.