The event will be hosted in Zoom and attendees will be able to move between three breakout rooms. The audience will have an opportunity to ask specific questions to several expert speakers. Register here: plantgene.sivb.org/crispr-help-se… #CRISPR #biotechnology #PlantScience

Welcome to a day in the of a BTI REU student at Cornell University. We spent the day at the Cornell Orchard potting our grapevines for our experiment. Our goal is to understand carbon allocation between above and below ground organs of the grapevines, specifically looking root

Congrats to Dr. David Artis and Dr. Chun-Jun Guo from Weill Cornell Medicine and Dr. Frank Schroeder from BTI on receiving the 2025 Biocodex International Microbiota Grant! The grant supports a cross-campus collaboration between Weil Cornell Medicine and BTI. Together, with support from

Three of our summer undergraduate researchers recently joined OCM BOCES at their annual CHIPS Camp STEM Expo, hosted at Tompkins Cortland Community College! Each year, CHIPS Camp welcomes curious 7th-grade students for a three-day experience exploring a wide range of STEM

Check out this awesome video recap of the Summer Research Experience program created by REU student Camila Hoyos Ayala! Are you an alum of our summer research program? If so, what is one of your favorite memories? Video by Camila Hoyos Ayala.

A group of summer researchers brought science to life for 90 campers at the @ithacaymca outdoor summer camp! Through hands-on, nature-based lessons, students discovered the wonder of plants and plant science. The younger campers went on a nature walk with bingo sheets, finding

This summer, a group of undergraduates from across the country joined the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) for a 10-week NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Hosted across Cornell University and BTI in Ithaca, as well as labs at the

We’re excited to share the first video of a special two-part series created by WSKG News at Boyce Thompson Institute! In this episode, Dr. Magdalena Julkowska introduces phenotyping and explains how she collects detailed imaging data to track plant growth, health, and adaptation

Join us on September 23rd for the 2025 BTI PGS Symposium! This exciting event is open to all members of the BTI and Cornell community. You can register to attend or present, but don’t wait, registration is due by Tuesday, September 9th. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

This summer, BTI welcomed 34 undergraduates and three high school students, giving them the chance to fully immerse themselves in the life of a researcher. Over 10 weeks, students worked alongside BTI and Cornell scientists, gaining hands-on lab experience, building professional

BTI scientists just uncovered how a deadly plant pathogen outsmarts fungicides. New research reveals Phytophthora infestans (yes, the Irish Potato Famine culprit) has a "biological toggle switch" - it can rapidly activate resistance after ONE low-dose exposure, then switch it

We’re excited to share the second video of a special two-part series created by WSKG News at Boyce Thompson Institute! In this episode, Julie Bell, Plant Growth Facility Manager, explains how plants are grown in high-tech greenhouses and growth chambers, where factors like

Abby Stathis spent the summer at BTI uncovering how microbes shape plant disease. From culturing bacteria, to running field experiments, she dove deep into molecular biology while learning from mentors who inspired her. Read Abby's story of curiosity, discovery, and big dreams

Tetianna Smith-Drysdale spent the summer expanding her research experience and scientific understanding in Andre Kessler’s lab at Cornell University through the REU program at the BTI. Her journey has been shaped by curiosity, determination, and a passion for the hidden world of

Join AGROSAVIA and BTI for a workshop highlighting how pangenomes are reshaping genomics and driving innovation in breeding and agriculture. This is an exciting opportunity for students, postdocs & researchers in plant genetics, breeding, physiology, agronomy,

Paul Kuehnert started out as a woodworker and furniture designer, but his curiosity about trees brought him back to the classroom. Through the BTI REU program this summer, he gained hands-on research experience, confidence, and a clear vision for the future. From the workshop to

This summer, Hazel Frans studied cold tolerance in Arabidopsis as part of BTI's summer research experience. Alongside building her research skills, she enjoyed exploring Ithaca with friends and connecting with fellow students. The experience deepened her passion for plant biology

Sarah Siegle spent her summer in BTI’s REU program exploring how lignin in corn affects nitrification and how genomic models can predict lignin content. Along the way, she gained five key insights and reflects on her time at BTI as a season of growth, discovery, and inspiration.