February 16, 2021

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International team is the first to successfully stack virus resistance plus iron and zinc biofortification in a non-cereal crop - Project makes a major step closer to bringing improved varieties to farmers

February 11, 2021

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Spotlight on Women in Science at the Danforth Center

December 21, 2020

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The Silicon Prairie: How the Danforth Center is helping transform St. Louis into a Silicon Valley for plant science

December 2, 2020

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Danforth Center research field site at Planthaven Farms

November 12, 2020

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Plastomics awarded competitive grant from the United Soybean Board - Startup collaborates with Danforth Center to develop disease resistant soybeans

November 5, 2020

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New research reveals infertile spikelets contribute to yield In sorghum and related grasses

October 28, 2020

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How does an unwanted weed become a desirable new crop? Creating a cash crop that helps preserve the environment

October 23, 2020

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International group of scientists explain the advantages of using metabolic engineering to address hidden hunger

October 14, 2020

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Regulators in the United States and Colombia classify gene-edited rice varieties with disease resistance as equivalent to conventional varieties - Crops resist bacterial leaf blight; ruling clears path to provide smallholder farmers with a safe, affordable option for preventing destructive disease

October 8, 2020

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New technology gaining traction

October 5, 2020

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Shattering expectations: Novel seed dispersal gene found in green millet - Road trips result in the first shattering gene found in a wild population

September 25, 2020

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Introducing the first-ever Danforth Center Grow Challenge, a peer-to-peer campaign to raise critical funds for the Danforth Center

September 17, 2020

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Remembering William H. Danforth, M.D., Founding Chairman of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and Chancellor Emeritus of Washington University in St. Louis

September 16, 2020

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Can plant-based protein replace animal protein in the food system? Provocative discussion about the risks and opportunities involved in plant-based protein and the future of agriculture to kick off AgTech NEXT

August 17, 2020

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A small European clover is helping scientists fight fungal infections in plants (St. Louis Today)

August 11, 2020

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Danforth Center scientists collaborate on $13 million bioenergy project - Funds support research to develop pennycress as a viable energy crop

August 7, 2020

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Plastomics, Inc. selected for Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator - Plastomics will advance technology to create more sustainable crops with Danforth Plant Science Center and the National Renewable Energy Lab

July 22, 2020

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AgTech NEXT Summit goes virtual - Event to kick-off with keynote by Dr. Pat Brown, Founder & CEO of Impossible Foods

Danforth Plant Science Center’s Annual Fall Symposium postponed until fall 2021

July 20, 2020

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New research reveals antifungal symbiotic peptide in legume - Findings pave the way for developing environmentally friendly fungicides

July 15, 2020

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Danforth Center Scientist receives $1.4M grant to develop smart farm technology - FieldDock system will autonomously deploy UAV’s to accelerate crop improvement and reduce energy, water and fertilizer inputs with zero-carbon footprint

July 7, 2020

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New research reveals regulatory features of the maize genome during early reproductive development

June 25, 2020

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Danforth Center names Stephanie Regagnon Executive Director of Innovation Partnership Development - New role to focus on growing the Center’s and region’s innovation community

June 11, 2020

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New research reveals the function of genetic pathway for reproductive fitness in flowering plants - Controlling pollen production can be critical to improving crop yield

May 22, 2020

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Six agtech startups selected for Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator - Partnership with Danforth Plant Science Center will assist companies seeking to improve soil health, optimize pest control and scale food production

April 27, 2020

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Danforth Plant Science Center announces a series of free, interactive monthly webinars called AgTech NEXTNow!

March 31, 2020

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New pest-resistant black-eyed peas set to bring food security to Nigeria

March 10, 2020

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Rice, know thy enemy: National Science Foundation grants $2.6M to study weedy invader

February 13, 2020

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Danforth Center adds two new board members with extensive business and scientific expertise

February 5, 2020

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Danforth Center unveils robust line-up for inaugural AgTech NEXT summit