How to bury carbon? Let plants do the dirty work. 2/5/2021 Carbon sequestration could slow or reverse human emissions—and nothing is better at sequestration than a green plant. Read the story »
An essay from the President: Biology for the planet 5/16/2019 CSHL plant scientists are looking for solutions to the biggest questions in agriculture as environments are reshaped by climate change. Read the story »
Base Pairs Episode 16.5: Fuels of the fuels 8/16/2018 Rob Martienssen explains how genetic modification and advances in technology factor into the future of fuel as well as cinematic sci-fi fuels. Listen to the podcast »
Base Pairs Episode 16: Big plans for a tiny plant 7/16/2018 As temperatures around the globe continue to rise, scientists are working hard to develop solutions that deal with the consequences of climate change. Listen to the podcast »
Big plans for a tiny plant 7/15/2018 On this episode of Base Pairs, Rob Martienssen discusses how duckweed could be the next biofuel and help combat climate change Read the story »
Energy from thin air: Basic research to biofuels 6/12/2018 A plant scientist and an industry innovator discuss how simple duckweed may help address climate change and energy needs. Watch the video »
Full genome map of oil palm indicates a way to raise yields and protect rainforest 7/24/2013 A single gene is identified whose regulation controls oil palm yield. Read the story »
CSHL research takes center stage at the Secret Science Club 9/21/2011 Robert Martienssen presented at the Secret Science Club in Brooklyn on super seeds, weeds, and biofuels. Read the story »
