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

405

community members from more than 35 countries

1,718

peer-reviewed publications

$412M

in annual economic impact to the St. Louis Region

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News & Stories
02.07.2023

Researchers publish new epigenetic editing technique to improve crops

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Our People
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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Public Events
03.30.2023

Conversations: Mapping the Future of St. Louis

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Public Events
04.01.2023

Celebrating the Life of a Scientist-Entrepreneur: Todd C. Mockler, PhD

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Seminars & Symposia
04.05.2023

Scientific Seminar Series: Don MacKenzie

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Seminars & Symposia
04.12.2023

Scientific Seminar Series: Jennifer Lachowiec

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Public Events
05.24.2023

Conversations: Food Security is National Security

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Public Events
08.31.2023

Conversations: Big Ideas 3.0

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Public Events
09.29.2023

Party with the Plants

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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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Stewardship of Resources

Your donations support vital research, and we hold ourselves to the highest standards when it comes to making sure every dollar counts.

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