Our Research
Where passion meets purpose
Driving discoveries that nourish both people and the planet.
100 Years of Pioneering Plant Science
Agriculture
Human Health
Environment
Plant biology holds the key to some of today’s most urgent global challenges—from strengthening food security and improving crop resilience to restoring ecosystems and understanding how life adapts to change.
At BTI, this work is not part of a larger agenda—it is the agenda.
Research Areas
Advancing solutions to pressing challenges through six interconnected areas.
Driving Progress on the SDGs
Making the world a better place has always been our priority—a commitment that aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Created in 2015 by the UN’s 193 member states, these 17 goals aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.
The colorful grid maps BTI’s publications to these global goals, showing how our century-long pursuit of plant science advances solutions for humanity’s most pressing needs.
Created in 2015 by the UN’s 193 member states, these 17 goals aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.
The colorful grid maps BTI’s publications to these global goals, showing how our century-long pursuit of plant science advances solutions for humanity’s most pressing needs.
Over our 100-year history, BTI has generated:
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Citations
Scientific publications are the cornerstone of academic research, serving as a medium to share discoveries, foster scientific collaboration, and drive innovation.
Top Scientists in the World
In 2024, 10 BTI faculty members were named among the top 2% of most cited scientists worldwide, as recognized by Elsevier’s global citation analysis. This annual ranking highlights researchers whose work has had significant and sustained impact in their fields.
In addition, Zhangjun Fei and Jim Giovannoni were named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list, which spotlights scientists whose publications rank in the top 1% by citations globally.
In addition, Zhangjun Fei and Jim Giovannoni were named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list, which spotlights scientists whose publications rank in the top 1% by citations globally.
BTI researchers recognized include:
- Zhangjun Fei (also in top 1%)
- Jim Giovannoni (also in top 1%)
- Maria Harrison
- Georg Jander
- Magda Julkowska
- Fay-Wei Li
- Lukas Mueller
- Eric Richards
- Joyce Van Eck
- Frank Schroeder
