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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2026 Season
Foundation Trials & Lab Work
Squash: Developing in-vitro procedures and applying mutation pressure to cell cultures in the lab.
Litchi Tomato: Major grow-out to build a large seed pool and identify natural variance. Note: no mutated seeds will be distributed in 2026, but we may attempt UV or X-ray mutation on pollen.
2027 Season
First Regenerated Grow-Outs
Squash: First seedlings from successful lab selections will be grown and evaluated.