Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Karla J. Roeber Vice President Public and Government Affairs Donald Danforth Plant Science Center kroeber@danforthcenter.org | Newswise

David Bale15 hours ago06 mins

ST. LOUIS, MO, February 18, 2025– After an extensive international search, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Centerhas named Giles Oldroyd, PhD, as its next President. Oldroyd, a renowned plant geneticist, is recognized for his work to understand symbiotic interactions between plants and beneficial bacteria and fungi that aid in the uptake of nutrients, especially nitrogen and…

Collaboration to develop sorghum hybrids to reduce synthetic fertilizer use and farmer costs | Newswise

David Bale3 weeks ago05 mins

ST. LOUIS, MO, January 24, 2025 – A new collaborative research team of leading plant scientists are developing sorghums with nitrogen-saving traits by utilizing the genetic diversity of wild relatives to improve resilience and productivity for grain sorghum producers. The project is part of a $38 million investment in nine projects by the U.S. Department…