Plants, People, Purpose

Our mission? Improve the human condition through plant science. Plants are wonderful teachers. They reveal astonishing secrets about the world around us, and show us how, together, we can make it better.

Community and Impact

396

community members from more than 20 countries

1,718

peer-reviewed publications

$412M

in annual economic impact to the St. Louis Region

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News & Stories

12.07.2022

Danforth Plant Science Center to Lead Multi-institutional Research Project to Improve Bioenergy Crop’s Water Use

Inspired Innovators

The people who work here are inspired by plants to achieve great things. From hunger and malnutrition to carbon emissions and poverty, plants can help us solve humanity’s most pressing challenges.

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Upcoming Events

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Seminars & Symposia

12.14.2022

Scientific Seminar Series: Virginia Moore

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Innovation Community

Gathering and Inspiring

We are extremely proud of the role we play in nurturing ag tech startups. As an anchor of the 39 North innovation district, we are immersed in an exciting community of thinkers and leaders.

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