Speeding Sorghum Solutions


A team of scientists, led by the Danforth Center, has published a major advance in sorghum genomics in the prestigious journal Nature. This innovation is a powerful new resource designed to speed discovery of traits that help crops thrive under heat, drought, and highly variable growing conditions. Read more.

Cultivating a Better Collard Green


Antonio Brazelton, a Danforth Center scientist, is studying a crop with a rich cultural history: collard greens. His project aims to bring about better varieties of the treasured leafy vegetable, all while fostering connections across the country—and across generations. Learn more in a new video from HEC Media.

Giles Oldroyd Named Top STL Leader
 

St Louis Magazine has selected Giles Oldroyd, PhD, for their “St. Louis Business 500” list—dubbing him one of the region’s most “influential, impactful, and innovative” leaders. In a new Q&A, you can learn more about Giles, including his hobbies and advice for entrepreneurs, all in his own words. Read more. 

Plants on Fire


As seen on KMOV, last month we conducted a controlled burn of our six-acre reconstructed native Missouri tallgrass prairie. Why would we do this? Because periodic fire is essential to keeping prairies healthy. Watch footage of the burn and learn more in our blog post.

A New Start in Science


Do you want to be a scientist, but don’t know where to begin? Our Pivot to Plants Fellowship enables individuals to forge new skills and build connections that will help them find success in the field. Get to know our 2026 fellows in our blog post! Read more.

Day of Discovery 


On Saturday, March 7, families from across our region joined us at the Center for PlantTech Jam. Through hands-on activities, this free and fun-filled event gave guests of all ages the chance to learn, explore, and experience the joy of science. Read more.

Future Forward: Feed People 


One of the main priorities of the Danforth Center’s Future Forward campaign is to speed our efforts to combat hunger. With our cutting-edge resources, global partnerships, and community support, we can deliver more improved crops to more farmers in more places. Learn more about our work to feed the world.

Events: Seeds of Change with Giles Oldroyd | March 31


Internationally renowned scientist and new president of the Danforth Center, Dr. Giles Oldroyd, is advancing a bold vision for how plants can improve our world. Join us for his first major event—and discover the power of plant science. (Virtual viewing option also available.) Don’t miss out. Register today.

Go Green All Year Round


Looking for an easy way to have a major impact? Consider becoming a monthly Danforth Center donor. Through your steady support, you can help ensure our mission can continue—and propel essential research to fight hunger and preserve our planet. Set up your monthly gift today.

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