Welcome to Innovature
Fostering a conversation about innovation in food and agriculture.
Dr. Jolene Sutton: Protecting a Biodiversity Hotspot
A geneticist in Hawaii shares her plan to save the island’s native birds.
Dr. John Sedbrook is Making Jet Fuel – with Plants
Gene-edited pennycress could improve farmland, feed animals and fuel planes with decreased environmental impact.
Gene Editing a Touchdown for Tailgating Season
Innovation could improve the foods of America’s greatest sporting tradition.
Gene Editing Bananas to Fight Against Fungus
Scientists developing a variety of the fruit to resist disease and prevent extinction.
Gene Editing Research Awarded MacArthur “Genius Grant”
Plant biologist recognized for working to breed more resilient, higher-yielding crops.
Vegetable Breeder Simon Groot Wins World Food Prize
His pioneering work has given millions access to nutritious food.
Cultivating the Future
The next generation of innovators and investors are helping to develop the next generation of agricultural technology.
Defending Against the World's Deadliest Animal
More than 700,000 people die from the bites of infected mosquito each year.
Over 3,000 years of progress in agriculture