Designing crops for a changing climate 12/15/2020 In the face of climate change, engineering genetic modifications into new crops will ensure future food supplies. Read the story »
A new tomato ideal for urban gardens and even outer space 12/23/2019 Researchers used CRISPR gene editing to optimize tomatoes for urban agriculture, preparing them for the city rooftops and possibly space missions. Read the story »
The next agricultural revolution is here 9/19/2019 After reviewing decades of plant research, scientists suggest that with past lessons and modern tools, the next agricultural revolution is at hand. 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 »
New regulators of nitrogen use in plants identified 10/24/2018 A team of CSHL plant biologists identify gene regulators that may help plants utilize nitrogen better and prevent excess nitrogen in soil. 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 »
Base Pairs Episode 10: CRISPR vs. climate change 6/15/2017 In this episode, we talk with a plant scientist about how CRISPR could help agriculture deal with climate change. Listen to the podcast »
CRISPR vs. climate change 6/15/2017 This episode of Base Pairs looks at the issues climate change may bring to agriculture and how CRISPR can help overcome them. Read the story »
Detailed new ‘reference’ genome for maize shows the plant has deep resources for continued adaptation 6/12/2017 A new, much more detailed reference genome for maize, or corn, as it is called in the U.S., provides new insight into the crop. Read the story »
The people problem 9/15/2016 This episode of Base Pairs looks at the rising population, plant biology, and the future of food. Read the story »
Reference genome of maize, America’s most important crop, is published by team co-led by CSHL scientists 11/19/2009 Complex sequence and "HapMap" shed light on maize's "wonderful diversity" could help future efforts to adapt the plant to a warming climate. Read the story »