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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Can a plant remember a heat wave? Danforth Center principal investigator Ru Zhang is studying how photosynthetic cells retain "heat stress memory" to help breed more heat-resilient crops. 🌿

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Nebraska farmers are weighing a shift away from corn — and sorghum may be one of the smartest alternatives. Danforth Center scientist Andrea Eveland explains why this drought- and heat-resilient crop requires fewer inputs and is built for what's ahead.

Researcher Andrea Eveland wears a straw hat as she examines a sorghum panicle in a sun-lit field, with rows of tall sorghum crops stretching into the background.

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Real-time crop stress monitoring. Soil sensors. Field environment data. The PheNode system is helping farmers adapt to a changing world — and Dr. Nadia Shakoor broke it all down for John Fuller on FOX 2: www.danforthcenter.org/news/agricul... #PrecisionAgriculture #FoodSecurity

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

New research! Danforth Center PI Erin Sparks & Bayer used the SMURF device to show that shorter corn plants have more flexible roots — helping them take wind damage at less than half the rate of conventional corn. Watch the SMURF in action 👇

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

This month's On the Vine is here! If you don't already know, our monthly e-newsletter is the easiest way to follow along with all that's going on at the Center. 📨 Check out our latest issue and be sure to sign up today: conta.cc/3RczVRv #ScienceNews #PlantScience

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Sabita Gyawali is our May Committee for Scientific Training and Mentoring Member of the Month! She studies plant-microbe interactions in the Bravo Lab and aims to eventually grow into a lead independent research role working on sustainable agriculture.

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ashley Snouffer, the new Director of our Plant Transformation Facility! From cassava regeneration breakthroughs to pioneering work with emerging tools, her research is helping unlock the future of crop improvement.

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It's #EarthDay every day at the Danforth Center, where our scientists are advancing resilient crops and sustainable farming systems.

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Here's some new research worth celebrating this #EarthDay: Dr. Nadia Shakoor's lab shows how regenerative farming practices paired with drone and field data can help sorghum growers build healthier soils without sacrificing profitability. Read more: www.danforthcenter.org/news/regener...

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Meet our Committee for Scientific Training and Mentoring Member of the Month! Elisa is a scientific research contract and technology specialist who works to protect scientific breakthroughs via patents and legal agreements. She's a scientist, legal translator, and problem-solver. Congrats, Elisa!

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Last night, Dr. Giles Oldroyd took the stage for his first public address as president of the Danforth Center, and he came with a vision for how plant science can save the world. Thanks to everyone who joined us—we hope you're feeling inspired. Learn more: campaign.danforthcenter.org

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Nadia Shakoor, PhD, has been selected to receive the inaugural Innovation Award from the Academy of Science – St. Louis! Nadia is a principal investigator at the Danforth Center and the Chief Science Officer of Agrela Ecosystems, a St. Louis–based technology company. Congratulations, Nadia! 🎉

A photo of Dr. Nadia Shakoor in the Danforth Center's greenhouses with text overlaid reading: Congratulations, Nadia Shakoor! Nadia Shakoor, PhD, has been selected to receive the Innovation Award from the Academy of Science-St. Louis.

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

From lab bench to field—celebrating farmers and ag innovators who feed the world. Happy #NationalAgricultureDay #NationalAgDay

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Meet our CSTM Member of the Month! Josh is a data scientist in our Data Science Facility, where his work focuses on supporting research projects and developing & maintaining the PlantCV and PCVR softwares. He's known for his fluency in the programming language R. Congrats, Josh! 🎉

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

901 curious minds showed up for PlantTech Jam 2026 to connect with Danforth Center scientists. Thanks to you, we had a blast! See the highlights and photos from the day: www.danforthcenter.org/news/plantte…

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🚨LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! In our Summer Undergraduate Research Program, you'll work alongside world-class plant scientists & learn about the broader impact of scientific discovery. Apply by 3/2: www.danforthcenter.org/our-work/edu…

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

To every girl who's curious about how plants feed the world—you belong in science. 💡🌱 Happy #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

President Giles Oldroyd welcomed attendees of the @biostl.bsky.social Global AgriFood Innovation Summit and shared thoughts about the opportunities to use research & development to make regenerative agriculture profitable. #regenag #sustainability #agtech #foodsecurity

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The vitality of the #STL #agtech innovation community is on display this week as we welcome a delegation of 20 global leaders for the ARISE (AgriTech for Resilience, Innovation & Sustainable Ecosystems) initiative. Learn more: www.stlmag.com/business/arise-agtec…

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

This #BlackHistoryMonth, the Danforth Center is celebrating Black scientists and innovators whose work moves plant science—and opportunity—forward. Learn more about our scientists: www.danforthcenter.org/our-work/pri…

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is seeking an Information Technology Security Manager to join our team! Apply here: www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php…

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Our President, @gilesoldroyd.bsky.social is stepping up to the mic with @sarahfenske.bsky.social, where he shares what drew him to move to #STL and join the Danforth Center—and why he believes this region is uniquely positioned to make a global impact. 🎧 Tune in: www.stlmag.com/podcasts/314...

St. Louis Magazine Reporter & 314 Podcast Host Sarah Fenske stands alongside Danforth Center President Giles Oldroyd, PhD. A quote attributed to Oldroyd is overlaid on the image. It reads: "I'm really optimistic. I think that for plant science, our time is now. The opportunities are right now. There is a transformation coming in the way the we approach food production, and I believe the Danforth Center can be the world leader in that place, and St. Louis can be the destination."

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Danforth Center honors service to others—and recommits to science in service of all people.

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Nigel Taylor, PhD, helped lay the groundwork for modern research on cassava and works with partners in Rwanda and Kenya to develop more resilient and nutritious cassava. Meet Nigel and learn more about his work: www.danforthcenter.org/our-work/pri…

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Principal Investigator Dmitri A. Nusinow, PhD, and his lab study the circadian clock, aiming to learn more about how light and temperature shape plant growth and development. Learn more about his work on our website: loom.ly/ifAg5cI

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Big shoutout to Nadia Shakoor @nadiashakoor.bsky.social — featured in St. Louis Magazine’s Movers & Shapers! 👏 From plant genetics to leading Agrela Ecosystems & building real-time crop sensing tech — Nadia is advancing sustainable agtech and food security. 🌱 lnkd.in/g_5UHk2W #StLouis #Innovation

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

To all who donated to the Danforth Center in 2025, thank you. 💚 We deeply appreciate your decision to show your support, invest in the work we do, and be part of our mission. Thank you again, and happy New Year! #Gratitude #STLNonprofit

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Here’s to discovery, community, and impact—Happy New Year from the Danforth Center! 🌱

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

We don’t know what 2026 will bring, but we all can do our part to make it better. 🌍 Help ensure our mission, science, and impact will continue well into the future by donating to the Danforth Center. Make your gift before midnight: loom.ly/SxLiJLs #SupportScience

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Meet our CSTM Member of the Month! @allyangermeier.bsky.social is a microscopy expert who focuses on vitrifying cyanobacteria to optimize cryo-EM workflows and uses hybridization chain reaction to study the spatiotemporal localization of phasiRNAs in plants.

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

At the Danforth Center, it's been a year of both incredible progress and new challenges. Regardless, we’re committed to our mission. But we’re counting on our community to help keep the work going. 🌱 Support our science today: loom.ly/hv_62_M #Nonprofit #SupportScience

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Flexible annual support through our Impact Fund helps our scientists test bold ideas, develop breakthrough technologies, and launch startups like Spearhead Bio. Turn good ideas into great solutions for people and planet. 🔗 Make your gift: loom.ly/hv_62_M

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

We’ve pioneered a sturdier version of teff—a breakthrough that could increase food security for millions of people in Ethiopia. 🌾 Support our science today, and help ensure more people can grow the food they need: loom.ly/hv_62_M #FoodSecurity #GlobalImpact

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Cassava is a lifeline for millions in E. Africa—but virus diseases are cutting farmers’ yields. At Danforth Center, Dr. Nigel Taylor’s team is enhancing cassava to resist these viruses, helping families like Lilian’s secure food + income. ▶️ More: loom.ly/wzIZKzs

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

In 2019, three Danforth Center scientists pitched an idea to make crop improvement better. This year, that idea fully came to life in the form of a new spinout: Spearhead Bio. 🧬Our supporters made this possible. Make a gift today: loom.ly/hv_62_M #AgInnovation #AgTech

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

In our Summer Undergraduate Research Program, you can work alongside world-class plant scientists and learn about the broader impact of scientific discovery. Apply by March 2, 2026. Apply here: loom.ly/nnrplzA

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We’re nurturing bright young minds across St. Louis and helping students discover their love of science. 🧪 By donating to our Impact Fund, you can support the next generation of innovators. Make your gift today: bit.ly/3WWUKjD #STEM #STL

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

A nurse, a hiker, a legacy. 🌿 When Norma Deen first toured the Danforth Center in 2002, she was so impressed she decided to give—and has been giving ever since. “I felt like I belonged.” Read her story: loom.ly/DWP3_o0

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Teff is an “orphan crop” that 80M people in Ethiopia depend on daily. Dr. Getu Duguma’s team is developing short-stature, lodging-resistant teff to boost yields and support smallholder farmers. More: campaign.danforthcenter.org/feed-people/ #FutureForwardFriday #FeedPeople #OrphanCrops

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We’re working to unlock the power of perennial plants to make agriculture better for our planet. 🌱 By making a gift, you can be part of this critical work. Help create a better future today: campaign.danforthcenter.org/give-now/ #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

A resilient crop that could help power a sustainable future: Dr. Andrea Eveland is leading a new multi-institutional project to understand how sorghum, a promising bioenergy crop, responds to environmental challenges. Learn more: loom.ly/5Gi0IVw

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

When a science-loving second-grader named Auggie recently made a gift to the Center, wanting to help feed the world, we decided to invite her on a very special tour of our campus. ⭐ Read more, or make your own gift here: bit.ly/3KiE97j #PlantScience #FutureScientists

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Big news! Boeing awarded the Danforth Center $125,000 for STEAM + Ag enrichment at the JJK-FAN Center—covering supplies, staffing, & programming as part of Boeing’s Our Future: Tomorrow’s Innovators. Thank you, Boeing! 🌱🔬 #TeamBoeing #BoeingPartner

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Danforth Center yesterday on #GivingTuesday! 💚 Your support of our science is helping improve lives, right here in St. Louis and all around the world. Thank you again! #Gratitude

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Happy #GivingTuesday! 💚 If you want to help feed the world, heal the planet, and create opportunities for people in STL, then please consider making a GivingTuesday gift to our Impact Fund, as part of our Future Forward campaign, before midnight: bit.ly/3WWUKjD #STLNonprofits

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

By making a gift to our Future Forward campaign tomorrow for #GivingTuesday, you can keep our mission going, fuel our Impact Fund, and help ensure millions of people around the world can grow the food they need. 💚 Donate here: bit.ly/3WWUKjD #FoodSecurity

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

🍽️ Still working through Thanksgiving leftovers? In W Africa, millions of families rely on a grain called fonio. As #GivingTuesday approaches, you can help accelerate the improvement of crops like fonio for a more resilient food system. Learn more: bit.ly/3JWln5r

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Meet our CSTM Member of the Month! Ketra Oketcho studies cassava mosaic virus resistance. Protoplasts are a major component of her research, and she prides herself on her ability to troubleshoot the challenges they present. Congrats, Ketra! 🎉

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What if crops of the future didn’t need to be replanted every year? Dr. Allison Miller's ajmiller4233.bsky.social lab studies perennial crops that protect soil, store carbon & boost resilience. Sustain the Earth is a priority of the Future Forward campaign: bit.ly/3JWln5r #FutureForward

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center @danforthcenter.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The inaugural Pivot to Plants Fellows Program, supported by the National Science Foundation, is wrapping up a successful first year. Get to know the fellows, learn about their research, and find out what’s next for them in our latest blog: loom.ly/jC6O0-w

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