We are developing next-generation trait delivery technology to efficiently build higher yielding crops that help farmers feed the growing world population.
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Good summary on the development/remedy of fungicide resistance. At Plastomics, we are developing technologies that could contribute to the solution
“Over time, fungicides can become less effective because repeated use selects for resistant strains in the population,” said Kiersten Wise, lead author of the study and professor in the @universityofky Department of Plant Pathology. Learn more: hubs.li/Q02MkSQp0
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The @NAPlantBreeders kicked off its biggest meeting ever last night with a panel discussion on the link between diversity and inclusion and food security. The takeaway? Food security is national security. @bioSTL @Bayer4Crops @UofIllinois @DanforthCenter
We are growing 🌱 at Plastomics, Inc.! We are looking for a dynamic and driven Plant Transformation Senior Scientist to join our innovative R&D team.
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Congrats @agragene_STL !
Congratulations to Helix Center company Agragene on winning funding from MTC! Exciting news for a company making waves in the biotech world. #agtech #helixcenter
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The NEURO360 initiative is making strides with a $160M grant proposal to make St. Louis a global neuroscience leader. This project aims to revolutionize our ecosystem by blending industry, academia, and innovation.
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Check out this story about how a biotech company found its footing in our Helix Business Incubator! A true testament to the power of innovation and collaboration. #biotech #innovation #businessincubator @plastomics
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Happy to be highlighted by @STLPartnership
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Mark your calendars! Give your old tech new life with CORTEX Green Team's Tech Recycling Drive, in partnership with @JustusedTech! And grab Pizzahead for lunch 🍕 See you at the Commons.
#CORTEXGreenTeamChallenge #STLGreenBusinessChallenge
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Don't miss Pizza Fridays at 9 SLCL branches! Enjoy free pizza and fun activities for kids 18 and under from 12-1 through August 16. Thanks to the St. Louis County Library Foundation for sponsoring. Details at ow.ly/6iak50Sk2V6.
The soy discovery team spent the morning conducting a biolistic bombardment as part of a new experiment they are launching.
@plastomics’s trait delivery platform allows for precise trait insertion, easy trait stacking and significantly reduced time in the breeding cycle.
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It's #NationalSweetCornDay! 🌽
Fun fact: Sweet corn—what we think of as corn on the cob—stores food as simple sugars, not starches, so they wrinkle as they dry.
Want to learn more? Visit the Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World exhibition at @mobotmuseum!
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As U.S. Rowers compete in Paris today, see Olympian Claire Collins surprise ARS Plant Molecular Biologist Chris Dardick with a shoutout to his fruit research. Keep watching as ARS "Goes for the Gold with Good Nutition!" loom.ly/BnS5jRY
#TeamUSA|#Paris2024
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See Olympic Fencer Kat Holmes show her appreciation for our ARS scientists and their research -- with a special surprise for Dr. Kim Lewers! Cheer Kat and her teammates in the U.S. Women's Fencing Epee competition in Paris today. loom.ly/BnS5jRY 🤺
#TeamUSA|#Paris2024
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Celebrate back-to-school in style! The annual Charity Car and Bike Show by Rides N’ School Supplies & NASCAR on Aug. 3, at O’Fallon Park YMCA. Free school supplies, fresh haircut and STEM tables by Wash U students! Together. @stlouisamerican bit.ly/3YqjbYH #STLMade
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Catch @STLShakesFest at CORTEX! More via @stltoday:
Shakespeare Festival brings ‘Tempest’ to 20+ parks, with puppets, songs and St. Louis talent stltoday.com/life-entertainm…
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Yesterday I saw that my friend @SchlicherMartha joined the Twitter ranks. Today I see her face pop up in the world of startup news. Congrats @plastomics on the round of funding! So exciting to see new ideas moving ahead bizjournals.com/stlouis/inno…
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Congratulations to @plastomics on the new partnership! Proud to have you as a member of our IDEA fund portfolio 🤩
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We're excited to announce a collaboration with @Evogene_ltd using Plastomics' innovative chloroplast delivery platform to develop novel insect control traits for soybean. #chloroplasts #agtech #39Ndistrict prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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Calling all women inventors! Applications are now open for Equalize, a mentorship program & pitch competition hosted by @WUSTL and @OUP_VC aimed at closing the gender gap when it comes to women inventors forming university #startups . For more info: bit.ly/39w3jdg
Proud to be included in this year’s list along with other innovative #agtech start-ups! @BensonHillInc @CoverCress RNAissance Ag @bdigest @39NorthSTL - go.shr.lc/3fjG6w9