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Phaeoceros laevis, a species of hornwort commonly known as smooth hornwort

This odd little plant could help
turbocharge crop yields

cucumber growing in a greenhouse

Breeding a better cucumber:
new genetic map reveals
171,892 structural variants

The green signal shows that CKL2 interacts with a 14-3-3 protein at the membranes in root cells colonized by a fungus. The pink signal (in the cell nucleus) is a control to confirm that the cell is transformed.

Read More BTI scientists illuminate ancient plant-fungus partnership at molecular level

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BTI’s Isako Di Tomassi Honored with National Advocacy Award for Mobilizing Scientists Across the Country

Mar 19, 2026

This odd little plant could help turbocharge crop yields

Mar 5, 2026

Phaeoceros laevis, a species of hornwort commonly known as smooth hornwort

Breeding a better cucumber: new genetic map reveals 171,892 structural variants

Feb 10, 2026

cucumber growing in a greenhouse

BTI scientists illuminate ancient plant-fungus partnership at molecular level

Jan 22, 2026

The green signal shows that CKL2 interacts with a 14-3-3 protein at the membranes in root cells colonized by a fungus. The pink signal (in the cell nucleus) is a control to confirm that the cell is transformed.

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