Danforth Center Combats Cassava Whitefly 

In an effort to help farmers and families, the Danforth Center, Gates Ag One, and a host of international researchers and organizations have teamed up to combat the cassava whitefly. This pest can cause widespread yield loss of cassava—a staple crop for more than 800 million people. Read more.

Kellogg Receives Danforth Award for Plant Science

In recognition of her remarkable career and scientific achievements, Dr. Elizabeth “Toby” Kellogg was presented with the Danforth Award for Plant Science. Kellogg is one of the world’s foremost experts on wild grasses, the relatives of crop plants, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Through her work she has inspired others, advanced the field of plant biology, and helped us better understand our world. Read more.

Fungi for the Future  

Dr. Armando Bravo is leading a new collaboration that aims to improve our ability to grow a special kind of mycorrhizal fungus in the lab. AMF (arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi) provides many benefits to plants, including enhanced nitrogen uptake. By making production of these fungi more efficient, they could be more widely adopted and help bring about a more sustainable agriculture. Read more.

Harvest Season’s Greetings 



At our Field Research Site in St. Charles, crops aren’t the only thing being harvested this time of year. With the help of a new high-tech combine, our researchers can collect large amounts of data on their experimental plots and make discoveries to help create a better world. Read more.

What’s Growing On

Our Plant Growth Facility (PGF) is always buzzing with innovative and essential research, and this year has been no exception. In our recent blog post, you can learn about three exciting plant science projects supported by PGF that have been underway this spring and summer. Read more.

The Leaflet is Here

Now available online: we had many important stories to share this year, and you can catch up on the latest ones in the fall edition of the Leaflet. Inside, you’ll learn about game-changing research, landmark successes, and ways that our community is having an impact. Read the Leaflet here.

Help Change the World 

By supporting our science, you can drive breakthroughs that help feed communities, protect the planet, and improve lives worldwide. With the year coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to make a meaningful contribution—plus, your gift may offer tax benefits. Visit our website to donate. And Happy Holidays!

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