On the Vine - February

Capturing the Light: Sarah Pardi, WHD Fellow

Sarah Pardi, of the Nusinow lab, is uncovering the secrets of how plants respond to light. This knowledge could help bring about more efficient crops and, in turn, more food for the world. In recognition of her work, Sarah has been named the 2024 William H. Danforth Fellow. Learn more.

Dr. Katie Murphy at the Danforth Center Field Research Site

Dr. Katie Murphy on the Air (and the Ground)

Recently on KMOX radio, Director of Phenotyping Katie Murphy, PhD, discussed the electrifying potential that the Danforth Center and other Taylor Geospatial Institute collaborators are encountering at the intersection of geospatial and plant sciences. Listen to the full interview here.

Attendees at the Women on the Rise luncheon at the Danforth Center.

Seats at the Table

International Women in Science, the Danforth Center’s new community resource group, recently hosted a unique and inspiring luncheon. Brought to life by Dr. Toni Kutchan, the uplifting event featured stories and life lessons from the executive director of the Taylor Geospatial Institute, Dr. Nadine Alameh, and aimed to empower women to build a better, brighter future. Read more.

The Family that Gives Together

For more than a decade, the Halls family has been an esteemed and essential part of the Danforth Center community. Learn how Tim, Gary, and Gary’s late wife Bonnie, began their journey with the Center and discover the values that have guided their remarkable philanthropy in our new blog post.

In the Media (AP News): PheNode on the Road

PheNode, the crop monitoring platform created by Principal Investigator Nadia Shakoor, PhD, is being deployed to help make America’s highways better. As part of a first-of-its-kind project, the innovative tool will gather environmental data at several points along a Georgia roadside to spur a more sustainable transportation infrastructure. Read more.

Family with their cowpea harvest. Underneath the words Conversations. Nourishing our Future. Wednesday March 27.

EVENTS: Conversations: Nourishing our Future | March 27

Join us for an enlightening public event on food security where a panel of distinguished speakers will discuss strategy and innovation to benefit farmers, families, and communities. This event is free to the public, but reservations are required. Secure your spot today.

Water on a plant that is in the shape of a heart.

A Special Kind of Love

Each day, our scientists pursue plant science innovation to preserve the environment and create a better future for millions of people. If you share the love we have for our world, consider becoming a Perennial Partner by making an ongoing gift to the Danforth Center today.