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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 »

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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 »