TIME Names Pivot Product to Best Inventions List

Pivot Bio’s seed-coating alternative to synthetic nitrogen fertilizer has been named one of the best inventions of the year by TIME Magazine. The sustainable agriculture company has offices in BRDG Park on the Danforth Center’s campus. Read more.

More Support for SINC Center

The Danforth Center’s Subterranean Influences on Nitrogen and Carbon (SINC) Center has received a new grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This funding will expand and broaden the team’s innovative research into how we can use microbes to make agriculture more sustainable. Read more.

As Seen on PBS 

In the latest episode of PBS’s “Hungry Planet,” Danforth Center Principal Investigator Katie Murphy, PhD, the director of phenotyping, discusses how, in the face of climate change, plant science is key to keeping corn on the table for generations to come. Watch the full episode.

Honoring our Farmers 

October 12 was National Farmer’s Day. In celebration of that day, and in recognition of all that farmers do for our world, we’ve written a new blog post exploring the key role they play in our plant science research and the many ways that research will help them as they grow. Read more.

Studying the Hidden Half of Plants

Principal Investigator Chris Topp, PhD, and his team at the Danforth Center have radically revolutionized the study of roots. Learn how their latest innovative technology is yielding unprecedented insights into how plants grow, take up nutrients, and help address our greatest global challenges. Blog post here.

Thanks for a great BioBash 2023!

At this year’s BioBash, attendees got to make connections, get inspired, and ultimately discover how to take their scientific careers to new heights. Check out the highlights in our new blog post.

Show Your Support This Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a chance for everyone to make a difference. This year, consider celebrating this global day of generosity and joining us in our mission by making a gift to the Danforth Center. (Early donations are now being accepted.) Click here to donate today.

Plant a Seed for a Better Tomorrow 

Your opportunity to shape a brighter future begins today. Many have chosen to secure a lasting impact by making an estate gift to the causes they believe in. To learn how you can leave your mark at the Danforth Center and help improve lives around the world, visit legacy.danforthcenter.org.

New Field Site Takes Flight

Overcoming Citation Bias