Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Inc.
Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Inc. (BTI) was founded by William Boyce Thompson out of a conviction that 'any principles concerning the nature of life that you can establish for plants, will help you understand man, in health and disease.' He also saw plant science as a means of ending hunger, thus ultimately promoting democracy and political stability. BTI scientists increase the understanding of plants for the benefit of people and the environment, concentrating particularly on plant development, molecular plant microbe interactions, and molecular and chemical ecology. BTI envisions a world in which nutritious food is in abundance, the environment is secure, and people live fuller, healthier lives. This vision can be realized in part through the study of plant biology. At BTI, we strive to be a world leader in plant biology.
About
Improve agriculture and sustainable food production. Institute scientists advance, communicate, and apply plant research towards producing an increasingly sustainable food supply. Food security analysis by the United Nations has cited climate change, natural disaster, rapid urbanization, and unprecedented population growth as great challenges to the sustainable future of the world food supply. At BTI, scientists are investigating, at the molecular level, how plants grow, respond to light, and make use on a scale that can meet demand. Current research is focused on improving the nutritive quality of food, increasing yield, and furthering the sustainability of agronomically viable plant species. Specific research focuses on longer shelf-life, natural insect control to further reduce the need for pesticides, enhanced disease resistance in plants, crops that produce higher yield with less light, reduced need for chemical fertilization and plants with higher tolerance for environmental stressors such as drought, heat and cold.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To advance and communicate scientific knowledge in plant biology to improve agriculture, protect the environment, and enhance human health.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “The boyce thompson institute for plant researach, inc. (bti) was founded by william boyce thompson out of a conviction that "any principles concerning the nature of life that you can establish for plants, will help you understand man, in health and disease." he also saw plant science as a means of ending hunger, thus ultimately promoting democracy and political stability. bti scientists increase the understanding of plants for the benefit of people and the environment, concentrating particularly on plant development, molecular plant microbe interactions, and molecular and chemical ecology. bti envisions a world in which nutritious food is in abundance, the environment is secure, and people live fuller, healthier lives. this vision can be realized in part through the study of plant biology. at bti, we strive to be a world leader in plant biology.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as NY.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at 533 TOWER ROAD, ITHACA, NY, 148531801.
- The non-profit has reported 190 employees on their form as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,712,515.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1924.
- The organization pays $10,276,304 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $553,350 in fundraising expenses.
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