The First Million: BTI’s Bold Step into its Second Century
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) proudly announces the launch of a three-year fundraising campaign. This initiative marks a pivotal moment in BTI's journey, aimed at enhancing its scientific discoveries and the...
Tiny Worm, Giant Leap: Discovery of Highly Specific Fatty Acid Attachment to Proteins
In a world where the intricacies of molecular biology often seem as vast and mysterious as the cosmos, a new groundbreaking study delves into the microscopic universe of proteins, unveiling a fascinating aspect of their existence. This revelation could...
A Window into Plant Evolution: The Unusual Genetic Journey of Lycophytes
An international team of researchers has uncovered a remarkable genetic phenomenon in lycophytes, which are similar to ferns and among the oldest land plants. Their study, recently published in the journal PNAS, reveals that these plants have maintained...
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:...
Subscribe to BTI's LabNotes Newsletter!
Contact:
Boyce Thompson Institute
533 Tower Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14853
607.254.1234
contact@btiscience.org
Copyright © 2023 | Boyce Thompson Institute | All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy