Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
@danforthcenter.bsky.social
Our Mission: To improve the human condition through plant science 🌱
Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is the largest independent non-profit institute dedicated to plant science in the world.
Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is the largest independent non-profit institute dedicated to plant science in the world.
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! 🎉
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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! 🎉
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
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
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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
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
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: https://loom.ly/jC6O0-w
November 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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: https://loom.ly/jC6O0-w
Danforth Center Associate Member @maliagehan.bsky.social studies how to detect plant stressors early, in ways that are practical for scientists and breeders to apply.
Get to know Malia in Taylor Geospatial Institute’s spotlight: https://loom.ly/lVb8Or4
Get to know Malia in Taylor Geospatial Institute’s spotlight: https://loom.ly/lVb8Or4
November 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Danforth Center Associate Member @maliagehan.bsky.social studies how to detect plant stressors early, in ways that are practical for scientists and breeders to apply.
Get to know Malia in Taylor Geospatial Institute’s spotlight: https://loom.ly/lVb8Or4
Get to know Malia in Taylor Geospatial Institute’s spotlight: https://loom.ly/lVb8Or4
We’re celebrating Danforth Center President @gilesoldroyd.bsky.social, PhD, who has been identified as a highly cited researcher for the 13th year in a row–congratulations, Giles!
#HighlyCited2025 #Clarivate
#HighlyCited2025 #Clarivate
November 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We’re celebrating Danforth Center President @gilesoldroyd.bsky.social, PhD, who has been identified as a highly cited researcher for the 13th year in a row–congratulations, Giles!
#HighlyCited2025 #Clarivate
#HighlyCited2025 #Clarivate
🌱 Planned giving is powering Future Forward. Our late founding chair, Dr. William H. Danforth, helped secure the Center’s future with his estate gift—you can join that legacy. Read John & Ginny Rowe’s blog + see simple, tax-wise options: https://bit.ly/4oxmkjw
#FutureForward
#FutureForward
November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🌱 Planned giving is powering Future Forward. Our late founding chair, Dr. William H. Danforth, helped secure the Center’s future with his estate gift—you can join that legacy. Read John & Ginny Rowe’s blog + see simple, tax-wise options: https://bit.ly/4oxmkjw
#FutureForward
#FutureForward
Harvest season on our Field Research Site isn’t just about collecting crops—we’re collecting critical data to support more sustainable, higher yielding agricultural practices for the future 🚜🌾🌎
November 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Harvest season on our Field Research Site isn’t just about collecting crops—we’re collecting critical data to support more sustainable, higher yielding agricultural practices for the future 🚜🌾🌎
Today we honor and thank all who have served. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Today we honor and thank all who have served. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay
On #STEAMDay, we recognize the importance of students pursuing interests in science, technology, engineering, arts & math. Our Ed Research & Outreach team connects youths & educators with plant science, cutting edge tech, & real-world applications. Learn more: https://loom.ly/qK8Zwi0
November 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
On #STEAMDay, we recognize the importance of students pursuing interests in science, technology, engineering, arts & math. Our Ed Research & Outreach team connects youths & educators with plant science, cutting edge tech, & real-world applications. Learn more: https://loom.ly/qK8Zwi0
You have the power to shape your legacy. 🌱 By making a planned gift to the Danforth Center, you can provide meaningful support for the people you care about and make a lasting difference for generations to come.
Learn more: bit.ly/4lWM7QZ
#PlantScience #PlannedGiving
Learn more: bit.ly/4lWM7QZ
#PlantScience #PlannedGiving
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
You have the power to shape your legacy. 🌱 By making a planned gift to the Danforth Center, you can provide meaningful support for the people you care about and make a lasting difference for generations to come.
Learn more: bit.ly/4lWM7QZ
#PlantScience #PlannedGiving
Learn more: bit.ly/4lWM7QZ
#PlantScience #PlannedGiving
Check out this X-ray tomography scan of all the internal features of a #Halloween pumpkin, which can be studied without being carved! Thanks to Keith Duncan of our X-ray CT Imaging Facility! Learn more about this cutting edge technology: https://loom.ly/2V7LhU4
October 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Check out this X-ray tomography scan of all the internal features of a #Halloween pumpkin, which can be studied without being carved! Thanks to Keith Duncan of our X-ray CT Imaging Facility! Learn more about this cutting edge technology: https://loom.ly/2V7LhU4
We were thrilled to host the #FFARFellows on Tuesday! They toured our cutting-edge facilities and heard from our scientists how #plantscience impacts lives around the world! 🌱🌍✨
October 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We were thrilled to host the #FFARFellows on Tuesday! They toured our cutting-edge facilities and heard from our scientists how #plantscience impacts lives around the world! 🌱🌍✨
Last week, the Grand Farm Partner Trip visited our Field Research Site and learned about our research there. Thanks for the great conversations about #plantscience, #innovation, and the future of #agriculture!
October 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Last week, the Grand Farm Partner Trip visited our Field Research Site and learned about our research there. Thanks for the great conversations about #plantscience, #innovation, and the future of #agriculture!
Mike DeCamp tells how the Danforth Center + @39northstl.bsky.social helped CoverCress turn a winter weed into renewable fuel. That’s Community Building: access to tech, experts, talent, mentors, capital.
Join #FutureForward: http://bit.ly/4o8dskl
#STLMade
Join #FutureForward: http://bit.ly/4o8dskl
#STLMade
October 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Mike DeCamp tells how the Danforth Center + @39northstl.bsky.social helped CoverCress turn a winter weed into renewable fuel. That’s Community Building: access to tech, experts, talent, mentors, capital.
Join #FutureForward: http://bit.ly/4o8dskl
#STLMade
Join #FutureForward: http://bit.ly/4o8dskl
#STLMade
October 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Meet our CSTM Member of the Month! 🎉 Ana Wisa fell in love with plants while growing sunflowers and earned a horticulture degree. Now, she cares for the plants that power discovery in our Plant Growth Facility and hopes to one day run her own greenhouse operation. Congrats, Ana!
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Meet our CSTM Member of the Month! 🎉 Ana Wisa fell in love with plants while growing sunflowers and earned a horticulture degree. Now, she cares for the plants that power discovery in our Plant Growth Facility and hopes to one day run her own greenhouse operation. Congrats, Ana!
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/4ottaX2
#ScienceNews #PlantScience
#ScienceNews #PlantScience
October 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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/4ottaX2
#ScienceNews #PlantScience
#ScienceNews #PlantScience
It’s golden hour all day every day at our prairie in the fall ✨
Check out our blog to learn how we made the change from lawn to prairie and why both the financial and ecological benefits are as good as gold: https://loom.ly/Pcs3200
Check out our blog to learn how we made the change from lawn to prairie and why both the financial and ecological benefits are as good as gold: https://loom.ly/Pcs3200
October 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It’s golden hour all day every day at our prairie in the fall ✨
Check out our blog to learn how we made the change from lawn to prairie and why both the financial and ecological benefits are as good as gold: https://loom.ly/Pcs3200
Check out our blog to learn how we made the change from lawn to prairie and why both the financial and ecological benefits are as good as gold: https://loom.ly/Pcs3200
Be a part of the Danforth Center and discover what makes us a 2025 Top Workplace in #STL! We are #hiring for a Financial Analyst. Learn more about the role and apply: https://loom.ly/i08yQpA
October 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Be a part of the Danforth Center and discover what makes us a 2025 Top Workplace in #STL! We are #hiring for a Financial Analyst. Learn more about the role and apply: https://loom.ly/i08yQpA
On #WorldFoodDay, we’re celebrating the science that will help feed the world.
From improving crops to withstand stress like drought and disease to discovering planet-friendly ways to boost crop yields, our research is growing a more food-secure future for all.
From improving crops to withstand stress like drought and disease to discovering planet-friendly ways to boost crop yields, our research is growing a more food-secure future for all.
October 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
On #WorldFoodDay, we’re celebrating the science that will help feed the world.
From improving crops to withstand stress like drought and disease to discovering planet-friendly ways to boost crop yields, our research is growing a more food-secure future for all.
From improving crops to withstand stress like drought and disease to discovering planet-friendly ways to boost crop yields, our research is growing a more food-secure future for all.
Join us for #BioBash2025 on Thursday, October 23 🌱 Register for this free event to attend a job fair, panel discussion, elevator pitch contest and networking mixers. Science trainees of all experience levels are invited! Register: https://loom.ly/iIUIc0s
October 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Join us for #BioBash2025 on Thursday, October 23 🌱 Register for this free event to attend a job fair, panel discussion, elevator pitch contest and networking mixers. Science trainees of all experience levels are invited! Register: https://loom.ly/iIUIc0s
📣Calling all #science trainees! 📣Join us for #BioBash2025 on Thursday, October 23 to connect with science professionals and employers through a career panel and a #CareerFair. Get all the details and reserve your spot: https://loom.ly/VTwf2fU
October 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
📣Calling all #science trainees! 📣Join us for #BioBash2025 on Thursday, October 23 to connect with science professionals and employers through a career panel and a #CareerFair. Get all the details and reserve your spot: https://loom.ly/VTwf2fU
President gilesoldroyd.bsky.social welcomed attendees of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Conference and spoke about the opportunity for plant science to make a major impact. We’re thrilled to be hosting them here at the Danforth Center in partnership with @39northstl.bsky.social.
October 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
President gilesoldroyd.bsky.social welcomed attendees of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Conference and spoke about the opportunity for plant science to make a major impact. We’re thrilled to be hosting them here at the Danforth Center in partnership with @39northstl.bsky.social.
Annual giving → first data → real-world impact.
Your annual giving helps launch new ideas and train the next generation of scientists. 🙌
Huge thanks to #PartyWithThePlants supporters—let’s push it #FutureForward.
Give/learn more: https://loom.ly/0K5DieM
Your annual giving helps launch new ideas and train the next generation of scientists. 🙌
Huge thanks to #PartyWithThePlants supporters—let’s push it #FutureForward.
Give/learn more: https://loom.ly/0K5DieM
October 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Annual giving → first data → real-world impact.
Your annual giving helps launch new ideas and train the next generation of scientists. 🙌
Huge thanks to #PartyWithThePlants supporters—let’s push it #FutureForward.
Give/learn more: https://loom.ly/0K5DieM
Your annual giving helps launch new ideas and train the next generation of scientists. 🙌
Huge thanks to #PartyWithThePlants supporters—let’s push it #FutureForward.
Give/learn more: https://loom.ly/0K5DieM
🌱Register now to attend #BioBash2025, our annual career #networking and job fair event, on Thursday, October 23. Scientists at all levels of their fields are invited to join! Register today: https://loom.ly/iIUIc0s
September 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
🌱Register now to attend #BioBash2025, our annual career #networking and job fair event, on Thursday, October 23. Scientists at all levels of their fields are invited to join! Register today: https://loom.ly/iIUIc0s