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

362

community members from more than 20 countries

1,347

peer-reviewed publications

$352.2M

in annual economic impact to the St. Louis Region

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News & Stories

06.11.2021

Step Inside the Danforth Center Prairie: Plants, Pollinators, and Birds

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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Public Events

08.19.2021

(Virtual) Conversations: From the Ground to Your G...

Seminars & Symposia

08.25.2021

(Virtual) Scientific Seminar Series: Adriana Berna...

Seminars & Symposia

09.01.2021

(Virtual) Scientific Seminar Series: Katherine Rai...

Seminars & Symposia

09.08.2021

(Virtual) Scientific Seminar Series: Michael Purug...

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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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