Meet our Committee for Scientific Training and Mentoring Member of the Month! Elisa is a scientific research contract and technology specialist who works to protect scientific breakthroughs via patents and legal agreements. She's a scientist, legal translator, and problem-solver. Congrats, Elisa!

(St. Louis Public Radio) Plant science could spark a new Green Revolution, says Danforth Center's new president - Danforth Plant Science Center Danforth Center President Giles Oldroyd recently sat down with Kate Grumke from 90.7’s St. Louis on the Air.

Dr. Giles Oldroyd sat down with @kgrumke.bsky.social on @stlpublicradio.bsky.social @stlonair.bsky.social to talk about the science that brought him here — and why he believes we're at a turning point for how the world feeds itself. Listen here: www.danforthcenter.org/news/st-loui...

Last night, Dr. Giles Oldroyd took the stage for his first public address as president of the Danforth Center, and he came with a vision for how plant science can save the world. Thanks to everyone who joined us—we hope you're feeling inspired.

Learn more: https://campaign.danforthcenter.org/

Close-up view of maize roots growing in soil within a rhizobox. Three roots are within clear plastic tubes with liquid and have an associated post-it note with details of the treatment next to the tubes. Photo credit: Erin Sparks

Evaluating nitrogen uptake: Methods and applications for plant research

A new #AppsPlantSci review by Pierce, @razda5.bsky.social, Huddell & @erinsparks.bsky.social

bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... @danforthcenter.bsky.social #botany #plantscience #nitrogenfertilization #nanoSIMS

A photo of Dr. Nadia Shakoor in the Danforth Center's greenhouses with text overlaid reading: Congratulations, Nadia Shakoor! Nadia Shakoor, PhD, has been selected to receive the Innovation Award from the Academy of Science-St. Louis.

Nadia Shakoor, PhD, has been selected to receive the inaugural Innovation Award from the Academy of Science – St. Louis! Nadia is a principal investigator at the Danforth Center and the Chief Science Officer of Agrela Ecosystems, a St. Louis–based technology company. Congratulations, Nadia! 🎉

From lab bench to field—celebrating farmers and ag innovators who feed the world. Happy #NationalAgricultureDay #NationalAgDay

Meet our CSTM Member of the Month! Josh is a data scientist in our Data Science Facility, where his work focuses on supporting research projects and developing & maintaining the PlantCV and PCVR softwares. He's known for his fluency in the programming language R. Congrats, Josh! 🎉

SINC Animated Video Mitigating environmental threats may have a simpler solution than you might imagine. Scientists at the Subterranean Influences on Nitrogen and Carbon Center (SINC) are looking to the underground world to discover new ways to create a sustainable future.

This Sunday is #WorldWaterDay! Plant science can develop crops that need less water and that protect our watersheds. Take cover crops: not only do they help prevent soil erosion, but they absorb runoff to keep our streams and rivers clean 🦦🫧🐟🪷🦆

https://youtu.be/Umz5UADY45A?si=6zB88Amf2ngamdrC

Danforth Center Scientist Leads New Department of Energy Grant to Unlock the Secrets of Sorghum Photosynthesis - Danforth Plant Science Center A new grant will fund a multi-institutional effort to improve how sorghum captures and manages energy through photosynthesis.

Dr. Ru Zhang is leading a DOE grant to study sorghum photosynthesis. The implications could also shed light ☀️ on other crops—like maize, rice, & more: www.danforthcenter.org/news/danforth-center-sci...

Global Sorghum "Pangenome" Published in Nature Accelerates Discovery of Resilient Crop Traits - Danforth Plant Science Center Danforth Center scientists publish a sorghum pangenome in Nature, revealing hidden genetic diversity to accelerate breeding of drought- and heat-resilient crops.

Danforth Center scientists are co-authors on a landmark study published today in @nature.com: the 1st comprehensive sorghum pangenome. Breeding better sorghum has been limited by an incomplete picture of its genetic diversity—until now.
www.danforthcenter.org/news/global-sorghum-pang...

901 curious minds showed up for PlantTech Jam 2026 to connect with Danforth Center scientists. Thanks to you, we had a blast! See the highlights and photos from the day: https://www.danforthcenter.org/news/planttechjam/

(St. Louis Magazine) St. Louis Business 500: Q&A with Giles Oldroyd - Danforth Plant Science Center St Louis Magazine has selected Danforth Center President Giles Oldroyd, PhD for their 2026 “St. Louis Business 500” list.

President @gilesoldroyd.bsky.social is energized by the power of plant science—and by the strength of the #STL community rising to meet the moment. Don't miss the interview in @stlmag.bsky.social:
www.danforthcenter.org/news/st-louis-magazine-s...

The fruit fly of plant science for #3DThursday! 🌱 #ModelOrganism

🔬: #microCT, Zeiss @zeiss-microscopy.bsky.social Versa 520 XRM (contrast-enhanced with OsO₄)
🌱: Arabidopsis thaliana
🥼: Keith Duncan @cygnusplantxray.bsky.social
🏛️: Danforth Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social
🎬: syGlass.io #syGlass

blog.addgene.org Purple Plants that Report Pollutants

Talk about multitasking. Sentinel plants developed at @danforthcenter.bsky.social may one day not only grow our food, but also act as living biosensors to report on the conditions of their own fields. 🌱🌱🌱

(HEC Media) Cultivating a Better Collard Green - Danforth Plant Science Center Antonio Brazelton, a scientist at Danforth Center, is working to improve a crop with a rich cultural history: collard greens.

Danforth Center Scientist Antonio Brazelton's research on heirloom collard greens at JJK FAN is blending community, culture, & science in powerful ways. 🥬

Watch to see how: www.danforthcenter.org/news/hec-media-cultivati...

#plantscience #collardgreens #urbanfarming

🚨LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! In our Summer Undergraduate Research Program, you'll work alongside world-class plant scientists & learn about the broader impact of scientific discovery. Apply by 3/2: www.danforthcenter.org/our-work/education-outre...

Integrated Pest Management: Growing Greener with Beneficial Bugs - Danforth Plant Science Center The Plant Growth Facility (PGF) team has spent over a decade developing innovative was to manage pests without relying heavily on chemical pesticides. One of our most successful efforts has been an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program built around beneficial arthropods—insects and mites that act as natural predators to common plant pests.nks to a six-week program led by our Baxter Lab.

Our Plant Growth Facility team has transformed the way we manage pests by deploying beneficial predator insects as a natural line of defense. Read our blog to see how these tiny teammates work: www.danforthcenter.org/news/integrated-pest-man...

To every girl who's curious about how plants feed the world—you belong in science. 💡🌱 Happy #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience

(St. Louis Magazine) Danforth Center sees big future in regenerative agriculture that actually returns profits - Danforth Plant Science Center At BioSTL’s Global AgriFood Innovation Summit, Danforth Center President Giles Oldroyd, PhD, spoke about how we can grow our food in a way that’s better for our planet, and for farmers.

Regenerative ag took center stage at @biostl.bsky.social's Global AgriFood Innovation Summit. @gilesoldroyd.bsky.social sees great opportunity to use advances in crop genetics, AI, & new tech to boost productivity & profitability within regen farming systems.

Read more in @stlmag.bsky.social:

President Giles Oldroyd welcomed attendees of the @biostl.bsky.social Global AgriFood Innovation Summit and shared thoughts about the opportunities to use research & development to make regenerative agriculture profitable.
#regenag #sustainability #agtech #foodsecurity

We were proud to host #agtech innovators and leaders from across the globe who are here for the @biostl.bsky.social Global AgriFood innovation Summit. 🎥 Tune in to see what makes St. Louis a powerful hub for global collaboration and innovation in agtech: fox2now.com/news/missour...

The vitality of the #STL #agtech innovation community is on display this week as we welcome a delegation of 20 global leaders for the ARISE (AgriTech for Resilience, Innovation & Sustainable Ecosystems) initiative.

Learn more: www.stlmag.com/business/arise-agtech-de...

(St. Louis Business Journal) Spearhead Bio Named "Startup to Watch" - Danforth Plant Science Center Spearhead Bio, is one of eleven companies included on St. Louis Business Journal’s “Startups to Watch 2026” list.

🔥 Spearhead Bio is a startup to watch! Their breakthrough genome editing technology, developed through Danforth Center research, supports the development of resilient crops & more secure harvests.

www.danforthcenter.org/news/st-louis-business-j...

This #BlackHistoryMonth, the Danforth Center is celebrating Black scientists and innovators whose work moves plant science—and opportunity—forward. Learn more about our scientists: www.danforthcenter.org/our-work/principal-inves...

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is seeking an Information Technology Security Manager to join our team! Apply here: www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/03...

Danforth Center Principal Investigator Honored for Her Contributions to the Advancement of Science - Danforth Plant Science Center Danforth Center Principal Investigator Katie Murphy, PhD, receives the Science Educator Award from the Academy of Science – St. Louis for excellence in science education.

🎉 Congratulations to @kmurphyphd.bsky.social, Principal Investigator and Director of the Phenotyping Core Facility at the Danforth Center—she has been selected to receive the Science Educator Award from the Academy of Science – St. Louis!

Read more: www.danforthcenter.org/news/danfort...

St. Louis Magazine Reporter & 314 Podcast Host Sarah Fenske stands alongside Danforth Center President Giles Oldroyd, PhD. A quote attributed to Oldroyd is overlaid on the image. It reads: "I'm really optimistic. I think that for plant science, our time is now. The opportunities are right now. There is a transformation coming in the way the we approach food production, and I believe the Danforth Center can be the world leader in that place, and St. Louis can be the destination."

Our President, @gilesoldroyd.bsky.social is stepping up to the mic with @sarahfenske.bsky.social, where he shares what drew him to move to #STL and join the Danforth Center—and why he believes this region is uniquely positioned to make a global impact.

🎧 Tune in: www.stlmag.com/podcasts/314...

Getu Beyene Duguma | Principal Investigator | Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Getu Beyene Duguma, PhD, is a Principal Investigator at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Learn more about Getu's research.

Meet Getu Beyene Duguma, PhD, Member and Principal Investigator at the Danforth Center. Getu’s research is making a positive impact on some of the same food security crops he grew up farming in Ethiopia.

www.danforthcenter.org/our-work/principal-inves...

Danforth Plant Science Center Elects World Food Prize Laureate to the Board of Directors - Danforth Plant Science Center The Danforth Plant Science Center elects Cary Fowler, PhD, 2024 World Food Prize laureate and global food security leader, to its Board of Directors.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Cary Fowler as the Danforth Center’s newest Board Director. Dr. Fowler is President of the Food Security Leadership Council and the 2024 World Food Prize Laureate. His expertise and leadership make him an invaluable addition to our board.

https://loom.ly/7bd4GiY

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Danforth Center honors service to others—and recommits to science in service of all people.