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BTI's NSF REU Program is training the next generation of plant scientists. Check out this video the researchers made to show what it’s all about! Applications for 2026 are open: reu.btiscience.org

Thanks to @ScienceIRL for the awesome video! www.instagram.com/science_irl/
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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BTI alumni take top honors at FuzeHub’s 2025 Commercialization Competition! Congratulations to Alexa Schmitz (founder of REEgen) and Murli Manohar (founder of CryoBio) for winning 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 at the FuzeHub pitch competition last week.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Happy Halloween! 🎃👻 Meet the monster that destroyed potato fields and still lurks today. But there’s hope and scientists are fighting back! Watch the video and read more: btiscience.org/explore-bti/...

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October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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👻 With Halloween just around the corner, we asked some members of our BTI community what would really scare them in a haunted house 🎃😱
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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No drama when the day features a llama. And it's not so 'ruff' when you get to enjoy some doggy fluff. Thanks Cornell Companions for stopping by!
Close up on a golden retriever being petted. A group of people gathers indoors to pet a dark-colored llama wearing a purple halter. The scene includes several smiling participants, one of whom is holding the llama’s lead. Portrait paintings hang on the wall behind them. A person sits on a step indoors, smiling warmly at a golden retriever therapy dog. The dog looks up at her happily while being petted. People are standing nearby, and plants can be seen in the background. Several people stand in a hallway petting a black llama wearing a halter and a vest labeled “LLAMA.” The group is smiling and engaged, surrounded by plants and framed portraits on the walls.
October 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Yesterday BTI hosted our Fall Community Lunch, a perfect break to connect, chat, and get festive! 🍂 From pumpkin decorating to tasty fall treats, it was all about good food and great company. Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun!
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October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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PlantGene's CRISPR Help Session Part II is an interactive Q&A event. The audience will have an opportunity to ask specific questions to expert speakers Chung-Jui Tsai and Joshua Clem about analysis of edited lines. Register here: cornell.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Promotional graphic for a CRISPR webinar titled “CRISPR Help Session Part II: Analysis of Edited Lines.” The event is on November 18 at 11:00 AM ET. Speakers are CJ Tsai from the University of Georgia and Josh Clem from the University of Maryland. The text notes it will be an interactive Q&A where attendees can ask experts questions. Zoom logo is shown at the bottom left. The background is dark with a blue and black particle pattern.
October 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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BTI is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in plant science or related fields. Join a collaborative research community advancing discoveries to improve agriculture, the environment, and human health.

Learn more & apply btiscience.org/get-involved/careers

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October 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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🍃 🧬 Now on BasilBase - A high-quality, contiguous #basil reference #genome!
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In cooperation with @nupress.bsky.social , @btiscience.bsky.social & Chicago botanical garden.
October 21, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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The @btiscience.bsky.social September Kudos winner was my incredible labmate, Angie!

Not only is she a pro #mycologist and #plantpathologist, she is so generous with her time and always willing to help a colleague.
October 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Congrats to Ascribe Bio on their $12M Series A to launch Phytalix®, a new biofungicide delivering sustainable, effective disease control for farmers worldwide — a major milestone born from years of collaboration at BTI. 🌱
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October 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Shape the future of #PlantScience! BTI, affiliated with Cornell, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to drive discovery in plant biology. Review of applications begins November. Apply: recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...
Hiring announcement graphic for an Assistant Professor position at the Boyce Thompson Institute. The image shows a greenhouse and brick building under a blue sky, with text reading ‘Assistant Professor’ at the top and a hand holding a sign that says ‘We’re Hiring’ in the foreground. The BTI logo is visible in the corner.
October 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Now accepting applications for the Jane Silverthorne Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at BTI! 🌿 Supporting bold scientists tackling plant science frontiers with cross-disciplinary approaches. Full funding for high-risk, high-reward research. Apply by Jan 15, 2026! 🧬 spf.btiscience.org
Promotional graphic for the Jane Silverthorne Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Text reads: 'Jane Silverthorne Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Supporting early-career scientists with high-risk, high-reward research projects that bridge fundamental science with real-world solutions. BTI – Powered by the Jane Silverthorne Innovation Fund. Now Accepting Applications.' On the right side, there is a circular photo of a woman with long blonde hair and glasses, wearing a black top. The design includes green and white waves with a leaf and circuit logo.
October 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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BTI’s Post Graduate Society (PGS) recently held their annual symposium, a full day celebrating science with poster sessions, talks, and great opportunities to connect.
September 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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A reminder and new link! Join AGROSAVIA & BTI for a workshop on how pangenomes are transforming genomics, breeding & agriculture!

Oct 1, 2025 | 9–4 US / 8–3 COL
For students, postdocs & researchers in #PlantScience.

Register: www.agrosavia.co/eventos/ft_1...
Flyer for the Virtual Pangenome Workshop, scheduled for October 1, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. US Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Colombia time). The flyer features a DNA double helix filled with images of colorful tomatoes and peppers. Logos of BTI and AGROSAVIA appear at the bottom. This version is simpler, without speaker details or workshop description text. Flyer for the Virtual Pangenome Workshop, scheduled for October 1, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. US Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Colombia time). The flyer features a DNA double helix filled with images of various colorful tomatoes and peppers. Text explains the workshop aims to introduce the transition from individual genomes to pangenomes, highlighting advantages and applications in agriculture through case studies of key crops. Speakers include Silvia Restrepo (BTI), Fei Zhangjun (BTI), Lukas Mueller (BTI), James Giovannoni (USDA), Joyce Van Eck (BTI), Luz Stella Barrero (AGROSAVIA), Valeria Velasquez (AGROSAVIA), and Paola Zuluaga (AGROSAVIA). Logos of BTI and AGROSAVIA appear at the bottom.
September 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Join AGROSAVIA & BTI for a workshop on how pangenomes are transforming genomics, breeding & agriculture!
Oct 1, 2025 | 9–4 US / 8–3 COL
For students, postdocs & researchers in #PlantScience.

Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4e70c4...
A promotional poster for the "Virtual Pangenome Workshop" held on October 1, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (US ET) and 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Colombia time). The poster features a DNA double helix structure filled with various colorful tomatoes. The workshop aims to introduce the transition from individual genomes to pangenomes, focusing on applications in agriculture and breeding. Speakers include members from the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI), USDA, and AGROSAVIA. Logos of BTI and AGROSAVIA are displayed at the bottom. A simplified promotional image for the "Virtual Pangenome Workshop" on October 1, 2025, with the same times as the first image. It features a DNA helix filled with various colorful tomatoes. The image includes logos for BTI and AGROSAVIA at the bottom but does not include additional text about the agenda or speakers.
September 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:

Check out Eric J. Richards (@btiscience.bsky.social)‬’s review of @mattholmes.bsky.social’s book _The Graft Hybrid: Challenging Twentieth-Century Genetics_ pub 2024 @upittpress.bsky.social
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Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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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 and inspiration.
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A graphic featuring a large green quotation mark and a text box with the quote: “Overall, this summer was a dream experience for me as an aspiring scientific researcher.” At the bottom left is a circular photo of Sarah Siegle, smiling with long red hair and wearing a green button-down shirt. Her name “Sarah Siegle” appears in bold green text to the right of her photo. The background shows a faint image of a laboratory setting with scientific equipment.
September 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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This summer, Hazel Frans studied cold tolerance in Arabidopsis at BTI. She built research skills, explored Ithaca with friends, and connected with fellow students, an experience that deepened her passion for plant biology and prepared her for grad school. btiscience.org/explore-bti/...
Not in Kansas Anymore – How a Summer in Ithaca, New York Changed my Life - Boyce Thompson Institute
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September 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Paul Kuehnert went from woodworking to plant science. Through the BTI REU program, he gained lab experience, confidence, and a clear goal: pursuing graduate study in plant breeding. btiscience.org/explore-bti/...
Meet Paul Kuehnert: From Woodworking to Plant Science - Boyce Thompson Institute
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September 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Join AGROSAVIA & BTI for a workshop on how pangenomes are transforming genomics, breeding & agriculture!
Oct 1, 2025 | 9–4 US / 8–3 COL
For students, postdocs & researchers in #PlantScience.
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4e70c4...
Promotional graphic for the Virtual Pangenome Workshop. At the top is a DNA double helix forming a circular frame filled with different varieties of tomatoes in various shapes and colors. On the right, large white text reads: “Virtual Pangenome Workshop.” Below, event details are listed: “October 1, 2025. 9:30 am – 4 pm (US ET). 8:00 am – 3 pm (Colombia time).” At the bottom are two logos: Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) on the left and AGROSAVIA on the right.
September 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Tetianna Smith-Drysdale spent the summer expanding her research experience and scientific understanding through the REU program at the BTI. Her journey has been shaped by curiosity, determination, and a passion for the hidden world of life under our feet. btiscience.org/explore-bti/...
Meet Tetianna Smith-Drysdale: Digging Deep on Fungi and Finding Her Path in Science - Boyce Thompson Institute
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September 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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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 and discovery.
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Meet Abby Stathis: Exploring the Microbial World of Plants - Boyce Thompson Institute
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September 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Check out part 2 of WSKG’s Excursion Lab Series filmed at BTI! Julie Bell, Plant Growth Facility Manager, shows how plants are grown in high-tech greenhouses and growth chambers. youtu.be/Cm5fCBdrR_c?...
Greenhouse Management | Boyce Thomson Institute | WSKG Excursion Lab
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September 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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BTI scientists discovered how Phytophthora infestans (Irish Potato Famine culprit) can “switch” fungicide resistance ON after one low dose, then OFF when the threat passes. A new survival strategy with big implications for protecting potatoes & tomatoes: btiscience.org/explore-bti/...

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Switch On, Switch Off: The Dynamic Defense of a Deadly Plant Disease - Boyce Thompson Institute
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September 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM