Breeding the Future of Food, Together.
A citizen science initiative to develop new and interesting plant varieties for the public good.
Explore Our ProjectsCurrent Projects
The Chromatic Squash Initiative
Using advanced in-vitro mutagenesis and selection to unlock novel antioxidant-rich colors in Honeynut & Butternut winter squash.
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Litchi Tomato Domestication
Working to remove spines, improve productivity, and retain disease resistance in the intriguing Litchi Tomato (*Solanum sisymbriifolium*).
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Squash: Lab Protocol Development
Developing and testing our in-vitro procedures, including establishing LD50 doses for mutagens and perfecting regeneration.
Mutation, Selection & Foundation Trials
Squash: Applying mutation and selection pressure to cell cultures in the lab.
Litchi Tomato: We will grow out all collected varieties to identify natural variance and select the best strains for future breeding.
First Regenerated Grow-Outs
Squash: First seedlings from successful lab selections will be grown and evaluated.